Agriculture

Food prices across Ghana held largely steady in August 2026, cushioned by adequate domestic harvests and reliable import flows, according to the latest AGRA Food Security Monitor report. Prices for primary staples remained balanced month-on-month. The national average for rice held firm at GHS 11,100 per metric tonne, marking a 16.4% decline compared to August 2025. Sorghum also showed flat …

Tomato prices are expected to drop sharply in the coming weeks as local farmers begin harvesting their crops, easing pressure on the domestic market and improving nationwide availability, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo announced. The price relief follows months of severe supply constraints triggered by reduced rainfall across major growing regions. Market data indicates tomatoes recorded the …

Fresh tomato prices recorded a dramatic 158.3% year-on-year increase in August 2026, emerging as the commodity with the highest price surge during the month, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).The sharp rise occurred even as overall food inflation eased slightly to 3.0% in August, down from 3.1% in July.Tomatoes Lead Price IncreasesGovernment Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu, said the figures …

The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has called for farmers to be placed at the centre of efforts to scale up Ghana’s poultry industry, stressing that sustainable growth in the sector will only be achieved through practical investments and policies that directly address farmers’ challenges. Delivering a keynote address on behalf of GNAFF at the 6th Ghana …

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has assured Parliament that the government is implementing measures to support maize and bean farmers in the Atebubu-Amantin District following the marketing difficulties that left many producers unable to sell their harvests last year. Responding to questions on the floor of Parliament, the Deputy Minister said the Ministry has begun the …

The Bono Region is set to host the first-ever Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit on May 22, 2026, in a move aimed at encouraging young people to embrace agriculture as a pathway to economic growth, employment creation, and sustainable development. The event, scheduled to take place in Sunyani, is expected to attract more than 2,000 young participants from across the region. …

Story by Isaac Mortey The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen has thrown its weight behind former President John Dramani Mahama’s plan to deploy 4,000 agricultural machines across 50 districts, describing the initiative as a major boost to the agricultural sector. In an interview on AM Ghana on ADOA TV, Dr. Abutu Kapori, General Secretary of the association, said …

The government has announced comprehensive reforms to overhaul Ghana’s cocoa sector after a review uncovered eight years of financial mismanagement at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the wide-ranging measures are designed to guarantee fair prices for farmers, strengthen the sector’s financial position, and ensure long-term sustainability. Immediate Support for Farmers As part of …

The government has directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the finances and operations of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) over the past eight years. The directive was announced on Thursday, February 12, by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during a press briefing outlining measures to stabilise the cocoa …

The government has announced plans to implement comprehensive reforms aimed at revitalising Ghana’s cocoa sector, as mounting challenges including delayed payments to farmers threaten the sustainability of the industry. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed the move during a meeting with cocoa processors ahead of a scheduled press briefing on Thursday, February 12. He said the reforms are intended …