The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), envisions to strive for a modernized agricultural sector that will contribute to food security, employment opportunities and reduced poverty for Ghana’s population. Farmer-based Organizations (FBOs) have therefore been identified and promoted as one of the avenues to achieve this goal. FBOs provide opportunities for farmers to benefit from economies of scale, better bargaining power and a stronger voice in policy development. Well- organized FBOs promote farming as a business, with linkages along the product value chain.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
The National Farmers Day Celebration was instituted by the Government of Ghana (PNDC) in 1985 in recognition of the vital role farmers and fishers play in the Ghanaian economy. This day is celebrated on the first FRIDAY of December every year to motivate our gallant farmers and fishers to produce more. From its modest beginning when award winners received a cutlass, pair of Wellington boots and a transister radio, today prices include a fully furnished three bedroom house, tractor with accessories, duoble cabin pickups, outboard motors among others.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
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Monday, September 29, 2014
On the 28th of August, the Mushroom Association of Ghana in collaboration with the Akuapim South Department of Agriculture in the Eastern Region of Ghana organized a mini fair to showcase the various products that could be made from mushrooms. Present were the Regional Director of Agriculture, Dr. Frederick Gyebi Twum, representative from Food Research Institute of the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research, the District Director of Agriculture as well as the Regional Agricultural Extension Officer. Also present were Mr. Gabrah Essuman and the Chairman of the Association, Mr. Stephen from Anum Boso. Some of the products showcased included: fresh mushrooms, dried mushrooms, smoked and fried mushrooms, mushroom kabab, mushroom shito, mushroom drinks and many others.