Even though the global market for dairy products is growing steadily and is expected to generate revenues worth over US$400billion in 2019, Ghana continuous to lag behind, thereby losing out on this global goldmine. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that in the last three decades, world milk production has increased by more than … Read more
Ten countries (Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda) met in a two-day technical workshop from 22 to 23 September 2016 to discuss the implementation of the “Partnership for Sustainable Rice Systems Development in Sub-Saharan Africa” project. This partnership with Venezuela and FAO strongly emphasizes the … Read more
Despite the clear potential to boost rice production at the regional level in Africa, most countries on the Continent continue to rely heavily on imports for meeting their rice consumption needs, costing the Continent USD 5 billion annually. Rice is a primary staple for food consumption, particularly in West Africa, where its growing cities depend … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has touted his government’s achievement in improving food production in the country. According to him, Ghana currently produces 60% of its meat requirement and only imports 40%. President made this remarks when he co-hosted the “Pathways to Zero Hunger” in New York with his Togolese counterpart Faure Gnassingbé in partnership with … Read more
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama arrived in New York this morning (September 18, 2016) for the 71st United Nations General Assembly. Accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama, he was met on arrival at the JFK airport by Ghana’s Ambassador to United States, Lt. Gen. Joseph Henry Smith, Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the United … Read more
High ranking officials from the Maghreb region are convening in Rabat for a three days’ workshop, jointly organized by the Government of Morocco, Union of Maghreb Countries (UMA), with the support of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This first of a series of FAO sponsored sub regional dialogues on Agriculture … Read more
Boosting agricultural productivity and food security in Africa will require collective efforts by African countries and their partners. Japan already plays a significant role in boosting sustainable agricultural development on the continent. The country’s strong commitments, combined with the political will manifested by many African nations to eradicate hunger and malnutrition, will help to propel … Read more
As part of activities to mark World Food Day 2015, HelloFood Ghana, led by its Managing Director, Mr. Sofiène Marzouki, donated assorted food items and toiletries to the Teshie Orphanage in Accra. The event which took place on Thursday, October 29, 2015, forms part of steps, by the online food delivery marketplace, to support the … Read more