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News
Ghana’s US$2 billion palm oil shift hinges on smart growth
Ghana’s ambitious plan to slash its US$2 billion annual palm oil import bill faces significant hurdles without deeper research, targeted…
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Investing
Ghana to revive shea processing plant with US$4.6 million injection
Ghana will inject US$4.6 million into the country’s shea sector with backing from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The funding…
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Climate
Ghana’s cocoa regulator warns of production drop amid heavy rains
Ghana’s cocoa regulator said that increased disease incidence caused by prolonged rainfall and not enough sunlight could lead to moderate…
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West Africa
Ghana’s government to acquire land for cocoa plantations to boost production
Ghana’s government plans to acquire 200,000 hectares of land for cocoa plantations by the end of the year as part…
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Environment
Illegal gold mining threatens cocoa production in Ghana
Illegal gold mining is posing a severe threat to the sustainability of cocoa production in Ghana, with many farmers and…
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West Africa
Ghana recorded US$48 million from vegetable exports in 2024
Ghana recorded US$48 million from vegetable exports in 2024, according to the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA). This marked an…
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Markets
Ghana’s 2023/24 cocoa output seen almost 40% below target
Ghana’s cocoa output for the 2023/24 season is expected to be almost 40% below a target of 820,000 metric tons,…
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Future of Farming
Farmers in Ghana urged to adopt modern methods in cassava production
Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of Ayensu Starch Company Limited, Evans Ayim, has urged farmers to adopt new methods in the…
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