
Ghana's Tree Crop Sector Gets $6 Million Boost for Oil Palm Development
Government has allocated $6 million to support Ghana’s tree crop sector, with new measures targeting oil palm expansion, farmer registration and anti-galamsey enforcement.

Government has allocated $6 million to support Ghana’s tree crop sector, with new measures targeting oil palm expansion, farmer registration and anti-galamsey enforcement.

Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku outlines Ghana’s tomato sovereignty plan, including improved seeds, irrigation and backyard gardening after Burkina Faso’s export ban.

President Mahama unveils free fertiliser policy for 2026 to support farmers and reduce losses, alongside new agricultural infrastructure projects.

President Mahama breaks ground for Ghana’s first farmers’ service centre in Afram Plains to boost productivity, jobs, and agricultural transformation.

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman praises Agric Minister Eric Opoku for driving Ghana’s agricultural agenda, boosting food production and reducing food inflation.

President John Mahama stresses the importance of innovation and technology in transforming agriculture at the Ghana AgroTech Fair 2026.

President John Mahama launches Ghana AgroTech Fair 2026, stressing the role of innovation and local technology in transforming agriculture.

Dalex Finance CEO Joe Jackson warns that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could increase fuel costs and drive food inflation in Ghana.

Ghana Agrotech Fair 2026 opens in Accra from March 17–19 to showcase local agricultural technology, promote agro-processing, and accelerate innovation in Ghana’s agribusiness sector.

Government plans to establish over 250 Farm Service Centres across Ghana within four years to improve farmers’ access to mechanisation, inputs and agricultural support services.

Ghana faces a potential fertilizer supply crisis as Middle East tensions disrupt global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about food security and rising fertilizer costs.

Ghana bans land transit of rice, tomato paste and mackerel to curb diversion schemes, protect domestic manufacturers and strengthen customs enforcement.