Chicken is celebrated as the undisputed champion of versatility in the culinary world. In the world of flavors, chicken reigns supreme as the number one taste tonality in Nigeria, Africa, and the Middle East. Its ability to seamlessly adapt to a myriad of flavors, cooking techniques, and cultural cuisines has elevated it to the status […] The post Unlocking the
As Ghana celebrates National Farmers’ Day on Friday 1st December 2023, we at AGRA would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our hardworking farmers for their unmatched efforts at helping make the country food secure. Farmers work all year round and usually with no leave days. Therefore, to have a day like this to […] The post #National
The 39th edition of National Farmers’ Day will be held tomorrow .The theme of the celebration is ‘Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and Resilience’. The calendar event is meant to celebrate farmers for their invaluable contribution to the development of our country. The annual event is a testament to the tremendous contribution made […] The post A
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
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
Farmers Day in Ghana is a celebration that holds deep cultural significance, honoring the hard work, dedication, and resilience of the backbone of the nation—the farmers. It’s a day when the nation pauses to recognize the invaluable contributions of these unsung heroes who toil in the fields, ensuring that our plates are filled and our […] The post FarmWallet
Agriculture’s importance to the economy and the livelihoods of the majority of the rural population cannot be over-stated even though its level of contribution to GDP is declining. GDP from Agriculture in the country decreased to GHS 8811.46million in the second quarter of 2023 from GHS10.607million in the first quarter of 2023. GDP from Agriculture […] The post Ayeko
The National Farmers’ Day was instituted in 1985 in recognition of the vital role farmers and fishermen play in the Ghanaian economy. This was to emphasise the highly commendable output of farmers and fishermen in 1984 – about 30 percent growth registered – after the bad agricultural years of 1982 and 1983. The annual celebration […] The post 39TH National Farmers’
Author – Kwaku Edem Damanka Reviewer – Fidel Tetteh ‘SHE’, by Kwaku Edem Damanka, is a book written for this time and season by a person from a generation where women are sexualised, objectified and commodified. In SHE, the writer critically examines concepts and topical issues at the centre of gender activism, development and scholarship. […] The post Book review:
“Reflecting on my early days at the African Science Academy (ASA), navigating the intensive Cambridge Advanced Level curriculum in Mathematics, Physics and Further Mathematics was a formidable challenge. With no mentor or friend initially, the struggle was real. Yet, through peer tutoring sessions and candid discussions with teachers and colleagues, I not only conquered the […] The post The
Stakeholders from Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Togo have convened to devise a collaborative strategy aimed at combating the persistent issue of cattle rustling and insecurity that plagues these cross-border regions. This concerted effort seeks to address the growing concerns surrounding these criminal activities that have disrupted communities and strained relationships among these nations. Earlier this […] The post
Regulus Investments and Financial Services has donated a cheque for GH¢10,000 to the Member of Parliament for North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as its support to the over-12,000 victims who were affected by the recent Akosombo Dam spillage. Representing the company at Parliament House was fixed income specialist Mrs. Ursula Prempeh Dzade and HR/Admin […] The post
The first-ever Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) is currently taking place in Accra with participants emphasizing the urgent need for robust collaboration to tackle the rapidly evolving cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks. These challenges have the capacity to hinder economic growth, erode societal trust in the digital realm, diminish the resilience of critical infrastructure, […] The post
It is that time of the year when we prep our homes for the festive season ahead. In these times of economic difficulties, we have to find smart and innovative ways of doing more with less. As we seek to spruce up our homes, we should explore the many budget ideas to get that home […] The post REAL ESTATE MINUTE with Cyril Nii Ayitey
…crowned Savings and Loans Company of the Year at Ghana Business Awards, wins three awards at Sustainability and Social Investments Awards Mr. Olivier Bailly-Béchet, CEO-Advans Ghana, receiving the award on the company’s behalf at Ghana Business Awards Advans Ghana Savings and Loans Limited emerged as Savings and Loans Company of the Year at the Ghana […] The post Advans
Ghana is among 198 nations and the European Union Block, who have feverishly prepared to start another round of climate related negotiations at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), from Thursday, November 30th to Tuesday, December 12th, in Dubai, UAE. High on the nation’s priority […] The post
Real estate and construction are industries largely dominated by men. They are industries that have over the years evolved and successfully carved a niche for themselves as major contributors to the growth of the country’s economy. With the continuous dominance of men, some women have stepped up, changing the status quo and contributing their bits […] The post
The Board of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amma Gyampo as a new board member as of 1st November 2023. As board member, Amma Gyampo will build on the organization’s strong track record of effective multi-stakeholder partnership development, steering further growth in strategic entrepreneurial support and climate finance ecosystem […] The post
The whole thing has been hurriedly and shoddily done. When you have such a huge dependence on imported products, you can only replace them in stages. There are some very basic things that we don’t have the competence to do now, but we can plan our next steps. Take rice. Ghana cannot produce enough rice, […] The post Licencing imports appeared first on
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), a policy think-tank, has expressed reservation over the recent lithium mining lease agreement inked between government and Barari DV Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited. The IEA advocated a reconsideration of the deal, and said its fails to address historical mistakes in past minerals exploitation agreements. Ideally, […] The post
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