Food Security
Jamaica allocates US$64 million for banana recovery, warns against imports
The Jamaican government has allocated J$100 million, approximately US$64 million, to support recovery in the banana and plantain sector following...
Agric Minister Dismisses Food Insecurity Claims, Cites Robust Buffers
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, during proceedings in Parliament, dismissed reports of...
Ghana’s Food Insecurity rises to 38.1% as 12.5 million People Face Hunger Risks – GSS
Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, the Government Statistician, says 12.5 million Ghanaians, representing 38.1 per cent of the population, remain food insecure…
Illegal sand winning on farmlands poses a serious threat to food security, warns agric expert.
Mr. Yahaya Abdul-Razak, an agricultural expert, has urged the government and relevant stakeholders to take firm action to curb illegal...
It is time to invest in Aeroponics: A practical path to food security and youth employment
Ghana stands at a pivotal moment in the evolution of its agricultural sector. With the rollout of the Feed Ghana...
More Options for Babies: Cerelac Launches No-Refined-Sugar Version in Ghana
Cerelac has introduced a new no-refined-sugar variant onto the Ghanaian market, offering parents a healthier feeding option without compromising on...
Gov’t will enforce local food purchases across state institutions
Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, says he will recommend a nationwide directive compelling all state institutions, not just...
We requested GH¢770m to deal with food glut – Buffer Stock
The National Food Buffer Stock Company says it requested at least GH¢770 million to effectively address the issue of food...
Food Inflation: prices swing with seasonal commodities due to availability – traders reveal
Traders of local commodities have said that prices for seasonal commodities have been swinging due to their availability despite the...
Tomato Sellers Lament over High business Risks
Tomato sellers have expressed worry over doing tomato business due to the commodity’s perishability, describing it as a “high risk...