Economy expands 3.1% in Q1 2021
The Ghanaian economy expanded 3.1% in the first quarter of 2021, far below the first quarter growth of 7.0% in 2020. The current growth recorded is the lowest since the ...
Tag: agriculture
Child labour in agriculture on the rise, FAO warns
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has warned that child labour in agriculture is on the rise, with further deterioration foreseen due to COVID-19. As a ...
Nestlé makes progress on tackling cocoa-linked deforestation
Nestlé has indicated making progress against ending deforestation and the destruction of other natural habitats within the cocoa supply chain in Ghana and Ivory Coast. In a new report released ...
Gov’t unfulfils pledge of allocating 10% of budget on agriculture for over a decade
Ghana’s budget allocation to the agriculture sector is still below 10 percent, after a decade’s pledge to reach the 10 percent Maputo target, report reveals. According to the report, Ghana’s ...
UN celebrates Argan trees today
The United Nations (UN) is celebrating Argan trees today as it marks the International Day of Argania . The UN designated May 10 each year to recognize this valuable resource and ...
Development Banks, Partners pledge over $17 billion to increase food security in Africa
Multilateral development banks and other development partners have pledged in excess of $17 billion in financing to scale up food security and address rising hunger on the African continent. These ...
Commodity prices to remain stable all year round- World Bank
The World Bank has revealed that commodity prices are likely to maintain a good run throughout the year, after a rebound in the first quarter of 2021. Prices of commodities, ...
Ghana, 3rd largest exporter of raw cashew nut, cashing in less than potential- UNCTAD
Ghana ranks third largest exporter of raw cashew nut across Africa, after Cote d’Ivoire and Tanzania, but misses out big in revenue, without value addition. Between 2014 and 2018, Ghana ...
Agri-Tech in Modern farming – where Ghana should be looking
The agriculture sector plays a significant role in the country’s developmental agenda. The sector creates employment, serves as a source of income, provides food, and above all, remains a major ...
Ghana Has Huge Potential For Solar Energy- Kwaku Afriyie
The Minister-designate for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie has intimated that Ghana has a huge potential for solar energy generation since it is situated in the tropics. ...
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