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Ghana Poultry Farmers Urge Policy Reforms to Cut Reliance on Imports
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association has called for government intervention to reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported poultry, asserting that local producers can meet...
Ghana Spends Billions Importing Animal Offal Despite Local Supply
Ghana expended GH¢2.68 billion importing yemuadie (animal offal) in 2024, making it the nation’s second-largest food import after processed cereals, despite the product’s deep roots in...
Ghana’s Food Imports Jump GH¢12.2 Billion Despite Export Growth
Ghana's food import bill surged by GH¢12.2 billion in 2024, reaching GH¢38.9 billion according to the Ghana Statistical Service's annual trade report.
This significant increase...
Sub-Saharan Africa steps up efforts to boost local food & beverage manufacturing
Countries across sub-Saharan Africa are actively seeking to reduce their dependence on food imports and grow local manufacturing, pointing to future demand for food...
FAO asks African states to consider cutting food imports
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of UN on Monday called on African governments to reduce importation of food to the continent by implementing...
