Audio By Carbonatix
The Food and Agriculture Minister, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto has addressed the nation on achievements chalked by government in his outfit.
With Planting for Food and Jobs being one of the flagship programmes under the Akufo-Addo government, Dr Akoto at the press conference highlighted the challenges facing the project, particularly, the smuggling of free fertilizers to neighbouring countries.
He also indicated the measures government has taken to curb the illicit act.
He was hosted by Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah to give clarification on some unanswered questions relating to his outfit.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Ken Agyapong salutes farmers, promises modernisation agenda for agriculture
5 minutes -
Team Ghana wins overall best project award at CALA Advanced Leadership Programme graduation
8 minutes -
FIFA gives President Donald Trump a peace prize at 2026 World Cup draw
13 minutes -
2025 National Best Farmer urges government to prioritise irrigation infrastructure
26 minutes -
EPA CEO to be installed as Nana Ama Kum I, Mpuntu Hemaa of Abura traditional area
45 minutes -
Mahama to launch School Agriculture Programme, requiring farms across all schools
58 minutes -
Tanzania blocks activists online as independence day protests loom
60 minutes -
ECOWAS launches new regional projects to strengthen agriculture and livestock systems
1 hour -
ECOWAS mediation and security council holds 43rd Ambassadorial-Level Meeting in Abuja
1 hour -
Two dead, 13 injured in fatal head-on collision on Anyinam–Enyiresi highway
2 hours -
International Day for PwDs: The unbroken spirit of a 16-year-old disabled visual artist
2 hours -
Bryan Acheampong salutes farmers, outlines vision for resilient agricultural sector
2 hours -
Wa West Agric Director calls for stronger gov’t support after difficult farming year
3 hours -
‘Agriculture isn’t only for village folks’ — President Mahama pushes professionals to take up farming
3 hours -
82-year-old man emerges overall National Best farmer for 2025
3 hours