Ghana's efforts towards food self-sufficiency, particularly in chicken production are remarkable. Dr Bryan Acheampong

Make GHC20,000 every three months! That is GHC80,000 a year! #bellpeppers

DID YOU KNOW ESRF supported smallholder farmers with 183,000 day-old chicks, production packs, training, and best broiler management practices across 11 districts in the Ashanti, Bono, Greater Accra, and Volta Regions.

A delegation from the Netherlands, led by Her Excellency Mrs. Liesje Schreinemacher paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the meeting aimed to explore areas of cooperation and mutual benefit between the two countries #mofaNetherlands

EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO RURAL LIVELIHOODS AND FOOD SYSTEMS (ESRF) ADOPTS A MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING RURAL AGRICULTURE #ESRF

To provide water for vegetable farming, ESRF has established a 100-hectare water harvesting scheme in Tordzinu, South Tongu District, and Klenormadi, Ketu District, in the Volta Region. #ESRF

The Ambassador to Italy, Her Excellency Daniela d’Orlandi, has concluded a productive courtesy visit to the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong.

The Ghanaian government's Emergency Support to Rural Livelihoods & Food Systems Exposed to COVID -19 (ESRF) project has celebrated its successes in a Lessons Learnt Workshop held at the Miklin Hotel in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.

MINISTER FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, DR. BRYAN ACHEAMPONG IN THE MARKET The sector Minister visited the tomato market at "Under-bridged" Accra. Confirmed tomato prices are now moderate, crate costing between GHS 500.00 and 700.00, depending on the quality and timing of purchase.

MoFA Strengthens Cooperation with the Netherlands The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E Jeroen Verheul, and his team met with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture at the Ministry's headquarters to discuss strengthening collaboration in the agriculture sector.

ESRF project has concluded, but its impact on rural communities in Ghana will be long-lasting. A recent validation workshop celebrated the project's achievements and emphasized continued support for smallholder farmers who benefited from the project. Thanks to IFAD

MOFA as the sector Ministry will continue to monitor the crop situation and keep the nation informed.

Ghana Faces Devastating Dry Spell, Government Intervenes to Avert Food Crisis

To support the development of Ghana's agriculture sector, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, presented farm starter packs to YEA. The equipment is intended for onward distribution to youth farmers who have applied to participate in the government's flagship initiative, "Youth in Agriculture".

The producer price of cocoa has been set at GH¢48,000.00 per tonne, or GH¢3,000.00 per 64kg bag, representing a staggering 129.36% increase from the opening price of GH¢20,928.00 per tonne or GH¢1,308.00 per 64Kg bag in the 2023/2024 season. The new price takes effect from today.