Kumasi food vendor jailed 20 days for defying market fire ban
A district court in Kumasi has sentenced a food vendor to 20 days in prison for repeatedly defying orders banning the use of open fire at a local market, in a case authorities say underscores ongoing enforcement challenges. Kande Seidu, who operates at Alabar Market, was handed the custodial sentence on Monday, March 16, 2026, […]
Burkina Faso attack exposes Ghana’s food vulnerability – Peasant Farmers
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has described the recent killing of Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso as a tragic incident that also exposes Ghana’s growing vulnerability in food supply, warning that the development could disrupt tomato imports and trigger a sharp rise in prices. In a press statement dated February 18, 2026 […]
From abandoned fields to greenhouses: A call for smart agriculture
On a stretch of land in Dawhenya, near Prampram, rows of greenhouses now glow with life—quietly rewriting a story that once symbolised neglect. For nearly eight years, the irrigation and greenhouse facility stood idle, a reminder of missed opportunities in Ghana’s agricultural sector. Today, it is buzzing with young farmers, technology and export-bound vegetables. At […]
US agribusiness leaders see replicable food security model at Marphlix Trust Ghana
Members of a United States agribusiness delegation visiting Ghana say they are encouraged by what they describe as strong enthusiasm, practical innovation, and a growing collective drive to tackle food security challenges. Douglas Matthys, a farm manager and member of the delegation from Indiana, said the systems observed during their visit point to a country […]