60 ACRES FARMLAND FOR SALE
60 Acres of farmland, with a small valley with water for sale. The farmland is located at Okra Kojo – Akuapem. Call us on 0242582111.
September 2, 2021
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Kenya seeks to compete with Chinese farmed tilapia imports
A $120 million fish processing factory, which has been certified to export to the EU, is expected to give a major boost to fish farming
July 23, 2021
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Two farms at Kpone-Katamanso hit by Swine flu
Two farms in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality have been affected by the Swine flu. Sources at the Municipal Veterinary Department told GBC NEWS that tests conducted
July 21, 2021
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Pirates on rampage in Gulf of Guinea – Ghanaian fishing vessel crew Abducted
Pirates have abducted nine crew members of Ghanaian-registered fishing vessels in separate attacks off the Gulf of Guinea. Five abductees in the first attack have
July 17, 2021
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AMA Plans to build modern slaughterhouse in Accra as the only functional facility risks closure
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has assured that it will be building a modern slaughterhouse to serve the city. This comes after it emerged that
June 27, 2021
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FDA closes Shoprite’s meat section at Accra Mall
A viral video has shown that the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on Tuesday closed down the meat section of Shoprite at the Accra Mall.
June 16, 2021
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Agric Ministry charges ADB to accelerate disbursement under Ghana CARES Programme
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has urged the Agricultural Development Bank to accelerate the disbursement of funds meant for agricultural purposes under the Ghana
June 6, 2021
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“From 250 birds on 3-acres Land to 4,050 organic birds on 8-acres’”
Paula and David Butler of Butler’s Organic Farm (Butler’s Organic Eggs), Coolmanagh, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow. “David was left the farm by his father, Noel Butler,
June 1, 2021
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AFAN Support Southern Governors over ban on open Grazing
The National President of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Arch Kabir Ibrahim has said the ban on open grazing by the Southern Governors would
May 19, 2021
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Poor policies hampering fisheries sector – Kwame Pianim
Speaking at the first Hybrid Aquaculture Conference in West Africa, on the topic, ‘The challenges to aquaculture business in Ghana’, Mr. Pianim expressed frustration at
May 19, 2021
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Sierra Leone Navy arrests five fishing trawlers for illegal fishing (IUU) activities in the country’s Gulf of Guinea EEZ in cooperation with NGO Sea Shepherd.
Armed Sierra Leone Navy sailors stationed on board the Sea Shepherd ship Bob Barker carried out a series of covert at-sea raids on fishing vessels in the
May 19, 2021
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Gabon Cracks Down On Illegal Trawlers
Authorities in Gabon arrested two fishing trawlers carrying 5 metric tons of rough-head sea catfish and more than a metric ton of rays. Catching the
November 14, 2020
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Demand For Local Poultry Up As COVID-19 Slows Down Influx Of Imported Chicken
As the COVID-19 pandemic takes a toll on businesses that largely rely on imported products due to disruptions in the global supply chain, some local
July 13, 2020
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Accelerating The Implementation Of The ECOWAS Veterinary Pharmacy Protocol In Ghana
Globalization has resulted in the unparalleled movement of people, animals, and goods across national borders. The flip side is the increasing threat of the spread
July 8, 2020
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Implement ECOWAS Veterinary Pharmaceutical Protocol In Livestock Sector
The Women in Poultry Value Chain (WIPVaC) has called for the speedy implementation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Veterinary Pharmacy Protocol
July 7, 2020
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TRAWLERS CHARGED WITH ILLEGAL FISHING CONTINUE TO DODGE FINES IN GHANA
Last year, the vessel Lu Rong Yuan Yu 956 was caught in Ghanaian waters with illegal nets and undersized ‘small pelagic’ fish on board – the staple
June 8, 2020
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GHANA’S LAW IS CLEAR: SAIKO FISHING IS ILLEGAL
‘Saiko trans-shipments’ – where industrial trawlers transfer fish at sea to specially adapted canoes to be landed – are very clearly illegal under Ghanaian law,
June 8, 2020
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GHANA’S FISHERIES COLLAPSING AS TRAWLERS TAKE YOUNG FISH, EJF REPORT REVEALS
Ghana’s sardinella fishery provides food and livelihoods for coastal communities and is more important than ever as coronavirus spreads. It is under severe threat from illegal targeting
June 8, 2020
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CANOE FISHERS AND NGOS URGE GHANA’S PRESIDENT TO CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ‘SAIKO’ FISHING
An open letter from the Ghana National Canoe Fishermen’s Council and eight NGOs has called on Ghana’s President to intervene to end the damaging illegal fishing practice
June 6, 2020
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ADB to support agribusinesses and farmers to mitigate COVID-19 impact
The Managing Director of ADB, Dr. John Kofi Mensah, has announced that the bank will by the end of this week announce a support package
April 9, 2020
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The Fulani People
Fulani people are one of the largest ethnic groups in the Sahel and West Africa: Ghana included. Fulani does not mean crime Fulani is not
March 13, 2020
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Rwanda Announces Import Ban On Tilapia Fingerlings
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has announced a temporary ban on the importation of tilapia fingerlings as a preventive measure against the Tilapia
February 26, 2020
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The SkyFox team install tarpaulin tanks for the commencement of the aquaculture project.
The SkyFox team was at the Osu Children’s home to install tarpaulin tanks for the commencement of the aquaculture project. The installation forms part of
January 23, 2020
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South Sudan has more cows than humans – Statistics
With a population of 11.1 million people according to a 2019 disputed UN statistic, South Sudan has over 31 million head of cattle, sheep and
January 23, 2020
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The Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership
The Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership is a multi-stakeholder initiative that seeks to improve the environmental sustainability of the livestock sector through better
January 23, 2020
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Red Alert: Tano river contaminated; many fishes dead, residents cautioned not to drink water
Many fishes have been confirmed dead in the sacred Tano river at Tanoso near Techiman in the Bono East region. The death of the fishes
January 17, 2020
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Fisheries Ministry Sued For Increasing Licensing Fees
The Ghana Tuna Association has sued the Fisheries Ministry over what it calls exorbitant licensing fees being charged by the latter. A member of the
January 17, 2020
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Construction of Livestock Market Commences in Gushegu
The Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA) in partnership with Gushegu Municipal Assembly, has cut the sod for the construction of a modern livestock market with
December 30, 2019
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Ministry of Fisheries launches Canoe Identification Card
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD)has launched Canoe Identification Card (CIC) for easy identification of all operational canoes in the fisheries sector. The
December 12, 2019
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