GIRSAL has published the final report of its in-depth study on the Fertilizer Subsidy Program (FSP), a crucial component of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative conducted in 2022. This report sheds light on the program’s impact and …
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ghanaian government introduced the COVID-19 Alleviation and Revitalization of Enterprises Support (Ghana CARES) program. This program was initiated to aid in revitalizing and transforming the Ghanaian economy, significantly disrupted by the pandemic. …
The Chief Executive Officer of GIRSAL, Mr. Kwesi Korboe, strongly advocates collaboration, partnerships, and coherent policies in the agricultural sector. Acknowledging agriculture as a cross-sectoral industry, he stresses the importance of strengthened partnerships and collaborations for achieving significant outcomes in …
Ghana’s fresh chili pepper export industry is set for a remarkable revival due to the progress achieved by GIRSAL and partners in its chili pepper production pilot project using net house technology. The first of four planned trial farms located …
GIRSAL, through its Agriculture Stakeholder Convening and Advocacy Platform (ASCAP), held a stakeholder validation workshop to substantiate findings from an assessment of the Fertilizer Subsidy Program (FSP) to ascertain the program’s effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability. The ASCAP initiative launched last …
In a significant move to boost agricultural financing in Ghana, GIRSAL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CalBank PLC to strengthen the bank’s capability to handle and finance agricultural businesses, primarily by facilitating the establishment of an effective …
Agriculture remains an important pillar of Ghana’s economy, employing nearly half of the workforce and contributing about 20% to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Although growing at an annual average rate of about 5% over ten years (2012-2021), agriculture …
GIRSAL, USAID Ghana Trade and Investment Activity, VegPro Kenya, and other partners have initiated a pilot project to grow and export chili pepper using net house technology to meet the phytosanitary requirements of the EU market. This move is part …
Agriculture plays a crucial role in Ghana’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite its enormous growth potential, only 4% of bank loans are directed towards the sector. To tackle this challenge, Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System …
GIRSAL, in partnership with the National Banking College, and Development Bank of Ghana, is proud to announce the 10th cohort of the GIRSAL Agriculture and Agribusiness Lending Course for Staff of Financial Institutions. The first training cohort of three planned …