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Blame climate change not irrigation for drought crisis – Agric Minister 

Source: Abubakar Ibrahim Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has attributed the ongoing drought crisis in the country to climate change, stressing that the core issue is not irrigation but the shifting weather patterns. Speaking to Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition, he said the Ghana Meteorological Agency had alerted government that the planting season had shifted by an entire month, a ...

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Finance Ministry directed to raise GH₵8bn to deal with dry spell 

Source: Emma Ankrah President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Ministry to raise GH₵8 billion relief package to assist farmers grappling with the devastating effects of the ongoing dry spell in the eight regions in Ghana. This, according to Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam demonstrates government’s commitment to addressing the situation and providing necessary support to affected communities. The ...

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