Local manufacturers of cooking oil have decried the unavailability of raw materials in the country. Demand for palm fruits in the country currently stands at 400,000 tons, however, the local market is only able to meet 150,000 tons of the demand, this has compelled manufacturers to import about 90% palm …
Read More »Eat more cocoa for better health – COCOBOD urges Ghanaians
Ghanaians have been advised to consume more cocoa for a healthier life since it has immense health benefits. A Deputy Public Affairs Manager at Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Ms. Jane A Yeboah, gave the advice at a farmers rally organized by the Cocoa Health and Extension Division (CHED) at Ntotroso …
Read More »Czech Republic to invest in Ghana’s agric sector
The Czech Republic is currently working on new investment drive to venture into the Ghana’s agricultural sector with its technical expertise. The move by the European country that ranks among the top ten in animal genetics is expected to increase Ghana’s agricultural production and help the country realise its sector’s …
Read More »Farmers won’t be affected by global price drop – COCOBOD
The Chairman of the board of the Ghana COCOBOD, Hackman Owusu Agyeman has assured that producer prices of cocoa will be maintained for farmers for the next crop season. This comes in the wake of falling cocoa prices on the international market. The CEO of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has …
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