Government Institutions To Mandatorily Buy Local Foodstuff

The government has directed all schools, hospitals and other state institutions to mandatorily buy foodstuff from local farmers. They can only import food into the country if local producers indicate they do not have the capacity to supply such foods. Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to sign a Memorandum of Understanding … Read more

Opoku Gakpo Writes: Attention NPP

Let me first say that it was refreshing hearing Minister Designate for Food and Agriculture Dr. Akoto Owusu Afriyie, outline the New Patriotic Party government’s ‘planting for food and jobs’ strategy at the University of Ghana on Monday. Not every idea in that policy suggestion is laden with a potential for success, but at least, … Read more

Opoku Gakpo Writes: Attention NPP

Joseph Opoku Gakpo It was refreshing hearing Minister Designate for Food and Agriculture Dr. Akoto Owusu Afriyie, outline the New Patriotic Party government’s ‘planting for food and jobs’ strategy at the University of Ghana on Monday. Not every idea in that policy suggestion is laden with a potential for success, but at least, we have … Read more