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U.S. rice stands to make gains in MY 2019/20 as the Government of Ghana (GoG) announces a 50 percent downward review of import benchmarks at the ports.

The Ghana Gist is a monthly roundup of local and regional developments relevant to U.S. food and agricultural trade, covering Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo.

Ghana’s overexploited marine stocks will continue to limit domestic seafood production, while population and economic growth push consumption upwards.

Imports of agricultural and related products recorded significant growth in 2017.

The 2018 FAIRS report provides updated information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana.

The report provides the requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products into Ghana.

The Ghana Gist is a new monthly roundup of regional developments relevant to U.S. food and agricultural trade, covering Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo.

Despite not meeting the reviewed target of commercializing its first genetically engineered (GE) product (Bt cowpea) a year ahead of schedule in 2018, Ghana remains poised to achieve this goal....

In light of its economic potential, political stability, strategic geographic location and wide range of tourist destinations of significant natural and historical interest....

Ghana confirmed the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in five (5) districts in the Central Region of Ghana in May 2018.

On June 21, 2018, Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) confirmed acceptance of a USDA-proposed Veterinary Health Certificate for the export of cattle from the United States.

Dr. Victor Agyeman, Director-General of Ghana’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, the nation’s leading research institute, endorsed the use of modern biotechnology in an interview....