Agriculture and Government Policy

Agriculture and Government Policy Home | | Articles | | Agriculture and Government Policy Ghana has clearly defined policies that guide the development and implementation of agricultural programs, as well as the exploitation of various commodities in the country. Food and nutrition security through self-sufficiency is a policy priority in Ghana. The following outlines some […]

Agriculture’s role in diversifying the Economy

Agriculture’s role in diversifying the Economy Home | | Articles | | Agriculture’s role in diversifying the Economy The agricultural sector remains the backbone of the Ghanaian economy and accounts for about 20% of GDP and employs more than half of the workforce, mainly small landholders. Agriculture has a large multiplier effect on employment, creating […]

Agriculture, Trade & Regulatory Standards in Ghana

Agriculture, Trade & Regulatory Standards in Ghana Home | | Articles | | Agriculture, Trade & Regulatory Standards in Ghana There can be no talk of food, where there is no mention of standards. As Ghana strives to become a trading hub in West Africa, the importance in defining standards, not only locally, but the […]

The Changing Effects of the Environment on Agriculture

The Changing Effects of the Environment on Agriculture Home | | Articles | | The Changing Effects of the Environment on Agriculture Developments in the oil and mining industries are changing the environmental landscape of Ghana. Coastal cities, towns, and rural areas from the Eastern to the Western regions face serious environmental threats. Historically, the […]

The Transformational Effects of E-Agriculture & Fintech in Ghana

The Transformational Effects of E-Agriculture & Fintech in Ghana Home | | Articles | | The Transformational Effects of E-Agriculture & Fintech in Ghana The nascent adoption of productivity-enhancing technologies in all the major agricultural sub-sectors including crops, livestock, fisheries, and aquaculture is a major contributor to the current low levels of productivity. There are […]

OMNIFARMERS – Connecting with farmers to improve livelihoods and increase business impact

OMNIFARMERS – Connecting with farmers to improve livelihoods and increase business impact Home | | Articles | | OMNIFARMERS – Connecting with farmers to improve livelihoods and increase business impact CONTEXT Agriculture contributes approximately 23-30 percent of national GDP. About 50% of the economically active population is dependent on agriculture. 47% of over 13,600,000 hectares […]