Opinion: Demystifying the Approval of GM Products by the National Biosafety Authority
The approval of 14 GM products by the NBA does not imply the introduction of genetically modified seeds for cultivation in Ghana. Instead, these approved GMO products will serve as raw materials in the food, feed, and processing industries..
Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana Hosts AgroSME Financing Workshop for Members
The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana recently hosted a comprehensive agroSME financing workshop at its office premises in Accra, demonstrating its commitment to empowering and enriching its members. The workshop covered a diverse range of crucial topics, providing member agribusinesses with valuable insights into various aspects of the industry. Participants were exposed to cutting-edge techniques and technologies in Agro Export, gaining a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved. The session on Agribusiness Financing equipped members with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the financial landscape effectively.
Chamber of Agribusiness Partners with ActionAid on Decent Work Programme
This milestone project is set to bring about transformative changes in the agribusiness sector in Ghana, promoting fair and just working conditions for employees while fostering sustainable growth and development.
Ecowas Agricultural Trade (EAT) Program and Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana Explore Working Collaboration
On March 29, 2023, the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade (EAT) program, which is funded by the German development agency, GIZ. The objective of the meeting was to identify potential areas of cooperation and explore synergies between the two organizations
Women in Agribusiness Conference and Investment Expo, 2023
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Review of Agricultural Insurance in Ghana: Challenges, and Future Directions
Agricultural insurance is not widespread in West Africa, with less than 5 percent of farmers having access to agricultural insurance products. The sector is still unstable and mostly underdeveloped due to inadequate, or rather non-existent, insurance products.
CAG Membership Services Update
We are delighted to inform you that we are rolling out initiatives to serve you better by creating shared value for you and your agribusinesses.
A continual ban on grains should come with a plan to boost local production and agro-processing industry
The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana is conscious of the fact that as a consequence of all of this ban, not only have exports of soyabeans and rice increased, but also a number of rice mills and soyabean processing factories have been deprived of the essential raw materials for their production processes as a result
Farmers: The unsung heroes of our society
This year's National Farmers’ Day was celebrated with a national Agricultural Fair under the theme: "Accelerating Agricultural Development Through Value Addition" in honour of the occasion from Tuesday, November 29, to Friday, December 2, 2022.
CEO of Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana moderates Ghana Economic Forum 2022
The CEO of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana, Anthony Morrison, moderates a panel discussion at the 2022 Ghana Economic Forum.
The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana Pushes for Capacity Building of Suppliers on the New EU Supply Chain Law
In recent years, a number of supply chain legislations or binding treaties towards addressing sustainability challenges across some EU member states have emerged due to the non-binding character of voluntary measures.
Chamber of Agribusiness Drafts Decent Work Charter for Agribusinesses in Ghana
The objective of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana in developing its charter for member agribusinesses is to among other things ensure compliance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8.5 and the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions to provide standards that regulate employment or labour within the agribusiness value chain and to reduce inequalities and discrimination at work places within the agribusiness sector.
Trade Promotion and Investment Desk
One of the key pillars of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) is trade promotion and investment. As such, we have partnered with several international organisations and business promoters…
Workshop on Combating Modern Slavery and Indecent Work Practices in Agribusinesses in Ghana
The purpose of the workshop was to deliberate on issues of forced and/or child labour and other forms of indecent work practices.
Russia-Ukraine Unrest: Implications for Agriculture in Ghana
Ghanaian farmers in particular rely on inorganic fertilisers imported from Europe for food production. Ghana imported 425.1 thousand metric tonnes of fertilisers in 2019, up from 315.2 thousand metric tonnes in 2018 (Statista, 2018).
Intern at Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana
If you’re an ambitious undergrad or graduate student from any study background, an opportunity to intern at the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG) presents itself.
Thank You!
The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana would like to thank all sponsors, stakeholders, industry players who made the 4th Agribusiness Excellence and Leadership Awards successful.