Popular Ghanaian artist Kwesi Arthur has announced his plans to venture into agriculture with the aim of positively impacting the food industry and ensuring food security. The Tema-based rapper revealed his intentions during an appearance on 3Music’s Culture Daily show on Friday, March 22. During the interview, Kwesi Arthur expressed …
Read More »Ghana Poised to Emerge as Major Agricultural Exporter, Asserts President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s capability to ascend as a global leader in exporting agricultural goods. He emphasized the country’s substantial progress in recent years despite prevailing economic challenges, foreseeing a significant transformation in economic growth. During the inauguration of new Gentry Cranes and …
Read More »Cocobod Secures $200 Million from Cocoa Traders to Navigate Funding Delay in 2023/24 Season
Ghana’s Cocobod has reportedly secured a financial boost of $150 million to $200 million from cocoa traders to cover the funding gap caused by delays in obtaining a bank loan for bean purchases in the 2023/24 season. Typically, the industry regulator secures an international syndicated loan every September to finance …
Read More »Cocoa Farmers in Kukurantumi Seek Government Help to Prevent Uncontrolled Land Sales
In the region of Kukurantumi, within the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, a group of cocoa farmers, along with other local farmers, is urgently appealing to Cocobod and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to step in and put an end to the unregulated sale of cocoa …
Read More »Ghana Cocoa Board CEO Defends Cocoa Pricing Process Amid Criticism
Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has responded to critics regarding the cocoa pricing in Ghana. He emphasized that the pricing process undergoes extensive consultations and assessments before a final price is determined. On September 9, 2023, the Ghanaian government announced a new …
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