The Ghana Veterinary Medical Association (GVMA) has appealed to the government and the donor communities to increase their support to the animal health sector. The association pleaded with the government to address issues concerning the conditions of service of Veterinary Surgeons and Para-veterinary professionals. In a statement signed by the President of the Association, Dr. […] The post 39th

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Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released.

The Ghana Health Service in partnership with United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and Global Affairs Canada, has launched a project seeking to promote reproductive, maternal and child health in the Ashanti Region. The

At least a quarter of a million persons were unemployed and living in food-insecure households in all four quarters of 2022, according to the Ghana Statistical Service. The estimated number of unemployed and food insecure persons in the labour force ranged from 250,000 in the third quarter to 330,000 in the second. These statistics according […] The post Over

Climate change affects all spheres of life, particularly those aspects that depend on the environment. Farming communities are a case in point. Most often the effects of climate change on farmers are classified into two categories – economic and non-economic. The economic effects are losses that can be quantified or measured in monetary terms. Non-economic […] The post

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Illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, poses a grave and urgent environmental and socio-economic challenge in Ghana. While its devastating impact on water bodies and ecosystems is widely acknowledged, its catastrophic consequences for crop production and fish consumption, and the subsequent threat to food security, cannot be overstated. As a staunch advocate of sustainable agriculture, […] The post

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has insisted that despite the current economic challenges, the government has created over 2 million jobs in the last 7 years. Dr. Bawumia says statistics available indicate that the number remains the highest since the country’s independence. Speaking at the start of a cash disbursement for beneficiaries of the YOUSTART […] The post We’ve

In a strategic move to harness the potential of Ghana's youthful population for economic development, the government has allocated GHS 100 million in grant funding and training.

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The Ministry of Education has indicated that the reopening date for fresh Senior High School students remains December 4, 2023. The date, which is for both single and double-track students, was contained in the 2023/2024 academic calendar released by the Ghana Education Service. There have been concerns about the short period students have to prepare […] The post Reopening

The cost of farming in Ghana can vary widely depending on several factors, including the type of crops or livestock you plan to cultivate, the size of your farm, the location, and the specific practices and inputs you use.

On countless occasions, some farmers have complained about how seeds, especially tomato seeds, are unable to grow when planted unless chemical fertilizer has been applied.

Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Asamoah as revealed that she was once a teacher before venturing into music.