Beyond the Award: How Global Affairs Canada’s Support Is Transforming Women in Agriculture
At the recently-ended 8th Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum (WOFAGRIC) and Gold in the Soil Awards, held in the Savannah Region, the spotlight was once again placed on the resilience, achievements and growing influence of women in Ghana’s agricultural sector. The forum brought together women farmers, agribusiness leaders, policymakers, development partners and stakeholders to […]
Twenty Years by the Fire: How Fish Smoker Auntie Aya is Raising Six Children through Determination and Hard Work
Behind every smoked fish sold in Ghana’s markets is a story of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering determination. For many women in coastal communities, fish smoking is more than an occupation, it is a lifeline that feeds families, educates children, and sustains entire households despite the many challenges involved. In this episode of At the Table […]
Gold in the Soil Awards 2026 Honours Ghana’s Unsung Women Farmers and Agricultural Champions in Savannah Region
Eighteen outstanding individuals whose dedication, innovation and leadership continue to shape Ghana’s agricultural landscape were honoured at the 2026 Gold in the Soil Awards, organized by Agrihouse Foundation with support from Global Affairs Canada. Held on July 23 as part of the 8th Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum (WOFAGRIC), the awards celebrated women and advocates who have distinguished […]
Global Affairs Canada Renews Commitment to Inclusive Agricultural Growth at WOFAGRIC 2026
Global Affairs Canada has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to transforming Ghana’s agricultural sector through strategic investments that are empowering women farmers, strengthening rural livelihoods and promoting inclusive economic growth. Speaking during the 8th Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum (WOFAGRIC) in Damongo, Majeed Mohammed, Senior Development Officer at Global Affairs Canada, said Canada’s […]
Years of Carrying Fish, Dreams of Selling: Autistic Headporter Seeks a Way Out
In this deeply moving episode of the At the table with Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa , we bring you a heartfelt, essential conversation with Afua Panyin , an autistic fish headporter (kayayo) from Npoano, Elmina, in the Central Region of Ghana. She has spent nearly a decade working as a head potter, specifically carrying heavy […]
I JUST WANT TRANSPORT TO GET MY PRODUCE TO MARKET” – WOMAN FARMER WITH DISABITY PLEA FOR SUPPORT
At just 26 years old, Grace Abrah is proving that disability is not a barrier to success. From her farm in Bebiaaneha near Abura Dunkwa in Ghana’s Central Region, the mother of three cultivates cocoa, cassava, plantain, cocoyam, and garden eggs, using agriculture not only to feed her family but also to contribute to Ghana’s […]
6th Ghana Poultry Day Drives Local Production with 1,000 Day-Old Chicks Distribution
Agrihouse Foundation’s annual Ghana Poultry Day has successfully evolved from a conceptual advocacy platform into a driver of tangible sector impact. The 6th edition of the flagship event, held yesterday on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, united poultry farmers, policymakers, agribusinesses, development organizations, researchers and consumers to champion the growth of Ghana’s poultry ecosystem. Organized by […]
ALL SET FOR SIXTH EDITION OF GHANA POULTRY DAY ON JULY 1 TO CHAMPION LOCAL POULTRY CONSUMPTION AND INDUSTRY GROWTH
ALL SET FOR SIXTH EDITION OF GHANA POULTRY DAY ON JULY 1 TO CHAMPION LOCAL POULTRY CONSUMPTION AND INDUSTRY GROWTH The much-anticipated 6th edition of Ghana Poultry Day is set to take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, bringing together poultry farmers, policymakers, agribusinesses, development organizations, researchers, consumers, and industry stakeholders to celebrate and promote […]
About 200 Women Farmers Register For 8th Wofagric And Gold In The Soil Awards
The search for Ghana’s outstanding women in agriculture has gained significant momentum, with 154 women farmers and agribusiness players already registered through the online nomination platform for the upcoming 8th Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum and Expo (WOFAGRIC) and Gold in the Soil Awards. The nominations, which span 18 award categories, reflect […]
Ghana Poultry Day 2026 Launched: Stakeholders Rally to Reduce Imports and Strengthen Local Poultry Industry
The sixth edition of Ghana Poultry Day was officially launched in Accra, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, financial institutions, development partners, and agricultural stakeholders to chart a path toward a stronger and more self-sufficient poultry sector. Leading the official launch, the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, called on stakeholders across the […]