‘Except for maize, food prices have remained stable’ – Agric Minister on dry spell planning

Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong, opened up about the government’s meticulous planning to cushion the agricultural sector from the impacts of the dry spell experienced this year. The dry spell, which many feared would trigger a food crisis, was anticipated and accounted for well before it struck. “We knew about the dry spell and […]

‘I don’t know where they got their data from’ – Agric Minister questions Statistical Service food price report

Food and Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has expressed scepticism about recent data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) on food prices and inflation, questioning the sources of their information. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Joy News, he said his Ministry’s own tracking of food prices paints a different picture than what has been reported. […]