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The Tunisian Minister of Agriculture visits the FAO Regional Office for Africa in Accra
22 February 2016
22 February 2016
22 February 2016, Accra - The Tunisian Minister of Agriculture, Hydraulic Resources and Fisheries, Mr. Saad Seddik, has embarked on a series of consultations with countries on the continent in his capacity as Chairman of the 28th session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC).
The 29th Session is due...
In preparation for the 29th Regional Conference for Africa, the Tunisian Minister of Agriculture pays a working visit to Ghana
16 February 2016
16 February 2016
The Tunisian Minister of Agriculture, Water Resource and Fisheries and President of the 28th session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa, His Excellency, Mr.Saad Seddik, will pay a working visit to Ghana from 17-18 February 2016.
Minister Seddik’s visit to Ghana takes place at the invitation of Mr Bukar Tijani,...
FAO, Government of Ghana Sign a Technical Cooperation Project to stamp out the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza from Ghana
26 January 2016
26 January 2016
January 26, 2016, Accra, Ghana- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Government of Ghana have stepped up efforts to ensure the eradication of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) from Ghana.
The two have signed a TCP that seeks to control the current outbreak of HPAI...
FAO Supports Sustainable Increase in Rice Production and Productivity of Small and Medium Scale Farmers through a Public Private Partnership
29 December 2015
29 December 2015
29 December 2015, Aveyime - Rice has become the leading food security crop in most countries in Africa, whilst constituting a major part of the diet in many others. Consistent with its commitment to supporting efforts of partners towards ensuring food security, creation of decent rural employment and capacity building...
FAO honours two Ghanaian Nationals for their contribution to the Agriculture sector in Ghana at the 31st National Farmer’s Day
08 December 2015
08 December 2015
05 December 2015, Bolgatanga – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as part of its 70th anniversary commemoration, has honoured two Ghanaians with “FAO Commemorative Medals” at the just ended 2015 Farmers Day held in the Upper Eastern Region of Ghana.
Mallam Issah Seidu and Mrs. Lydia Sasu...