Another Farmers Day has come and gone, but one thing stood out clearly in the run-up to the celebration — the role played by corporate bodies in the successful organisation of the event.
It is gradually becoming the norm that, at the least disagreement, we see our members of Parliament (MPs) turn the chamber into a boxing arena, engaging in serious fisticuffs.
Every year around this time, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) reminds and cautions the public about the wholesomeness and safety of food products being sold in the markets and displayed on the shelves in supermarkets and the malls.
The focus of this government since it took office in 2017 has been to use technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a catalyst to accelerate its industrialisation agenda.
The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service has described the incidence of gender-based violence (GBV) in the country as worrying.
As part of the sweeping educational reforms embarked on by the government soon after taking office, a number of far-reaching policy decisions have been taken since 2017.
In recent times, betting ‘spots’ have become common in our towns and cities. Indeed, most of these betting or gaming enterprises spring up in uncompleted buildings.
Street food makes an important contribution to employment, household revenue and food security and helps meet the challenge of feeding urban populations.
Under trees, in the shades near the Nyinasin M/A Basic School in the Cape Coast Metropolis of the Central Region, adolescent girls numbering about 35, gathered, confidently speaking about menstrual hygiene.
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is considering a ban on the export of charcoal because the commodity has been identified as a major driver of deforestation and forest degradation.
World Soil Day (WSD) was observed around the world yesterday. The day is set aside annually to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocate the sustainable management of soil resources.
Yesterday, a grateful nation recognised, acknowledged and rewarded its farmers and fishers across the country. December 3 each year is set aside as a public holiday to show farmers how grateful the nation is to them for ensuring that there is food on our dining tables at any given time.
Tomorrow is Farmers Day, and as we celebrate our farmers across the country, one critical sector of concern is fishing. Ghana consumes a million tonnes of fish annually but can provide locally from its waters only between 400,000 and 420,000 tonnes. The deficit in fish supply has resulted in the importation of about 600,000 tonnes of fish or 60 per cent of fish requirements annually, amounting to some $150 million.