Women farmers train in cassava processing
Eighty farmers drawn from two districts in the Eastern Region have undergone training in modern ways of cassava processing. The farmers, mostly women from the East Akyem and Atiwa districts, were... read more
Agriculture sector growth rate on downward trend
The agriculture sector is expected to record a growth rate of 0.04 per cent signifying a down turn from the revised target of 3.6 per cent, Finance and Economic Planning Minister, Mr Seth Terkper... read more
Price of tomatoes increase by 21% in Ghana
Prices of some foodstuff have increased in Ghanaian markets in the first week of November. The highest gain of 21 percent was made by Tomato to close the week at an average price of GH¢9.40 per... read more
Government to revive the agric sector
‘Government is poised to improve food nutrition and food insecurity in the country through modernized agricultural practices and modern irrigation systems,’ according to Mr. Seth... read more
12 foods to eat when you’re totally stressed out
When work deadlines begin piling up and your social calendar is booked, the last thing you want to hear is to steer clear of the vending machine. Who has time for healthy eating? But when it comes to... read more
Ghana to host Agricultural Investment Summit
The Agrique Africa Investment Summit 2015, takes place from November 17-18 at the World Trade Centre in Accra. The two-day event on the theme ‘Matching Agricultural Trade and Investment... read more
Gov’t yet to release funds for Farmers’ day celebrations
Reports reaching GARDJA.org indicates that government, through the Ministry of Finance, is yet to release funds for the organization of this year’s Farmers’ Day celebrations at the regional... read more
Buy palm oil with yellowish appearance -FDA
The public must to buy palm oil with a yellowish appearance, Samuel Kwakye, Acting Eastern Regional Officer, of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has said. He said it was a way to avoid the product... read more
Fisherman calls for increase in premix supply in Tema
Tema, Nov. 11, GNA – A chief fisherman on Tema Lower Premix Committee has appealed to President John Mahama to increase the current weekly supply of premix fuel to enhance the work of deep sea... read more
Six new cassava varieties developed by Crops Research Institute
Six new improved cassava varieties developed by the Crops Research Institute (CRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to boost the nation’s food security and meet emerging... read more