All posts tagged "Ghana"
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66Rice News in EnglishGhana : Farmers Petition Mahama Over One Million Tonnes of Unsold Rice
Ghanaian farmers have petitioned President John Mahama to ban rice, maize, and soybean imports for six months, citing a glut of one...
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53Rice News in EnglishImporters and Exporters urge foreign investors to establish rice mills in Ghana
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has urged foreign investors to establish rice mills locally and buy surplus paddy from farmers...
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78Rice News in EnglishGhana : CAG calls for three-month rice import moratorium, repeal of soya export restriction
Ghana’s Chamber of Agribusiness has warned of a grain market crisis, with 1.2 million tonnes of rice, maize and soya stuck due...
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60Edible Oil News in EnglishGhana imports palm oil despite being the birthplace of the oil palm
Ghana, once a leader in palm oil, now imports over 100,000 tons yearly due to low yields, aging plantations, and limited investment....
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237Maize 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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285Sugar 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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189Rice 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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160Maize 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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162Sugar 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...
