Planting without soil …a young entrepreneur’s innovation
Innovation is what’s driving today’s world. That’s why businesses are told to innovate or die. One area where innovation is really needed on our continent is the agriculture sector – and a lot of startups are trying in this regard. This week, the B&FT’s Inspiring Startups caught up with a young man whose passion for innovation made […]
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COCOBOD Procures 100,000 Slashers To Improve Cocoa Quality
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has taken delivery of 100,000 pieces of motorised slashers to be distributed to cocoa farmers throughout the country. The slashers are to prevent the farmers from resorting to the use of weedicides on their farms and, thus, reduce the risk of having the beans contaminated and rejected on the world […]
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WFO joining the 7th Global Meeting of the Farmers’ Forum
From February 6th to 11th, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will join the 7th Global Meeting of the Farmers’ Forum, at IFAD Headquarters in Rome. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the 43rd session of the IFAD Governing Council. Read more Established in 2005, The Farmers’ Forum (FAFO) is an […]
Continue Reading...Ghana on course to achieving self-sufficiency in rice production soon – Agric Ministry
Ghana is on course to achieving self-sufficiency in rice production soon, Chief Director of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture Robert Patrick Ankobeah has said. He says government is prioritizing providing support to rice farmers and other agricultural producers because “if there is any sector where Ghana can easily achieve self-sufficiency, it is in the agricultural […]
Continue Reading...Government of Ghana is introducing an agricultural insurance policy for smallholder farmers, here’s how
According to the commission, the policy seeks to provide insurance cover for smallholder farmers working hard yet are unable to survive when they are old due to insufficient funds for upkeep. It will as well cushion farmers against risks and uncertainties associated with farming in the country. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of […]
Continue Reading...2018 Farmers’ Award winners tour Morocco
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), in collaboration with the Scholarships Secretariat, has sponsored winners of the 2018 national best farmers awards on a week-long training tour of Casablanca, Morocco. The programme is aimed at enhancing the capacity of the farmers, exposing them to modern forms of farming, and also enable them to explore […]
Continue Reading...Gov’t plans to ban rice, poultry imports in 3 years – Minister
Rice importers would be ordered to cease their trade in three years if everything goes as planned, the Agric Minister has said. The same applies to persons who import poultry products. Dr. Owusu Afriyie-Akoto says the government is working fervently to “establish the local capacity” to meet demand. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express programme on Wednesday, […]
Continue Reading...Climate Change: Agroecology to the rescue?
Climate change is already a reality in Africa. The continent is experiencing severe drought and its impact on agriculture could lead to food insecurity and affect sustainable livelihoods. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Africa is among the most vulnerable continents to Climate change but what if Africa could turn to its old […]
Continue Reading...How 5G will change the future of farming
5G has the potential to disrupt a huge number of industries, including one of the world’s oldest: Farming. Next-generation 5G networks can be 100 times faster than 4G, making communication between devices and servers much quicker. 5G can also carry much more data than other networks. That makes the technology ideal for transmitting information from […]
Continue Reading...How Ghanaian Tech startup is transforming agriculture
Acquahmeyer in Ghana rents out drones to help farmers locate problems in their fields and reduce pesticide use. A farmer’s fortunes bloom and wither with the seasons. It can be precarious work, and a bad year can leave fields barren and grain sheds empty — slim pickings on which to survive until the next harvest. […]
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