They are rejected, stigmatised, abandoned and left to fend for themselves but very hardworking and full of life. They represent a bustling community of predominantly deaf and dumb farmers in the remote village of Adamorobe in the Eastern region. “Farmers for Peace”, an initiative of Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, General Manager of the the National … Read more
Actors in the agriculture sector are reacting variously to Bank of Ghana’s initiative to attract funding to the sector, with some commenters asking for direct cash transfers to farmers, whilst others favour agric insurance over the central bank’s offer of guarantees. Richard Nunekpeku, Chief Farmer of Anyako Farms at Torgorme in the Volta Region, believes … Read more
The seventh edition of the National Food and Agriculture Show (FAGRO) has been launched in Accra. FAGRO is an annual programme that creates a platform for the demonstration, exhibition and marketing of agricultural products, while creating a convergence arena for mutually beneficial networking among industry players. This year’s fair, scheduled for September 28 to 30 … Read more