Agriculture

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 …

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Randy Abbey, has revealed that the board failed to honour cocoa supply contracts totaling 333,767 tonnes during the 2023/2024 cocoa season, describing the situation as unprecedented in the history of the institution. Dr Abbey made the disclosure during an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on …

President John Dramani Mahama has convened an emergency cabinet meeting set for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to address the escalating crisis affecting Ghana’s cocoa sector. The announcement was made by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The urgent session comes amid growing concerns over delayed payments …

The government is set to modernise agriculture and strengthen mechanisation across Ghana through the Farmer Service Centres initiative, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced during the 2026 Budget Statement presentation in Parliament on Thursday, November 13. Dr Forson said the government will distribute over 4,000 units of agricultural machinery to 50 selected agricultural districts, aiming to increase productivity, reduce …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to release an additional GH₵200 million to purchase surplus maize from farmers struggling with the ongoing glut across the country. The move forms part of the government’s broader strategy to curb food wastage, strengthen national food security, and preserve surplus produce for future use. Speaking at …