All posts tagged "Ghana"
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125Maize News in EnglishGhanaian farmers hesitant on GM maize despite benefits
A University of Ghana study of 550 maize farmers found 79% know about GM maize, but only 60% are willing to plant...
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158Sugar News in EnglishProposed Dangote sugar factory in Ghana to slash $162 million sugar import bill
The Dangote Group plans to build a sugar factory in Ghana, aiming to cut the country’s \$162 million annual sugar imports. Leveraging...
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109Rice News in EnglishAgriculture Minister calls for stronger Ghana-Pakistan collaboration at Rice Road Show
Ghana’s Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku hailed the Pakistan Embassy’s Rice Road Show in Accra, highlighting its role in bridging Ghana’s rice deficit....
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82Maize News in EnglishGhana’s corn imports projected to rise 67% in 2025/26 – Report
Ghana’s corn imports are forecast to reach 500,000 metric tonnes in 2025/2026, up 67% from the prior year, per USDA’s Grain and...
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98Sugar News in EnglishGhana government urged to strengthen enforcement of laws regulating tobacco, alcohol, sugar-sweetened products
VAST-Ghana has urged stricter enforcement of laws on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks, alongside higher taxes to protect youth. Marking International Youth...
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86Sugar News in EnglishKomenda Sugar Revival Offers Blueprint for Ghana’s Ailing Factories
Ghana is reviving its stalled Komenda Sugar Factory with an Interim Management Committee prioritizing full technical, financial, and operational reviews before production...
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109Edible Oil News in EnglishGhana targets $2bn palm oil import cut with new RedGold policy
Ghana plans to cut its \$2 billion palm oil import bill through the “RedGold” programme, distributing 1.5 million seedlings, expanding plantations, and...
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78Sugar News in EnglishGhana Gov’t committed to reviving Komenda Sugar Factory – Vice President Opoku-Agyemang
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the NDC’s commitment to reviving the Komenda Sugar Factory, emphasizing its potential to boost local...
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94Wheat News in EnglishGhana launches climate-resilient wheat initiative in collaboration with India
Ghana has launched a climate-resilient wheat initiative with India’s Arima Farms and CSIR-Crops Research Institute to boost local production and reduce over...
