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File Photo The Upper West Regional Director of the Department of Agriculture, Mr. Hudu Abu, has called on local farmers to stay resilient despite the prevailing low prices of farm produce. Speaking on Info Radio’s radio agricultural program "Bangkuobu ", Mr. Abu explained that the current market situation is a consequence of developments dating back to 2024, a year marked by drought fears and widespread expectations of reduced food production. Contrary to these projections, t

Farmers in Jenkore, a farming community within the Manwe Electoral Area of the Wa East District of the Upper West Region of Ghana , are voicing serious concerns over the escalating costs of agricultural inputs and the persistent low prices for their produce. The farmers say these challenges are further exacerbating their economic hardships, threatening their livelihoods and community stability.

DBI DCE -HON. JAMES WOR The Daffiama Bussie Issa District Assembly has announced a significant expansion of its social and economic empowerment programs for 2026. In an interview with Info Radio, The District Chief Executive Hon. James Wor revealed that the district plans to increase the number of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) beneficiaries from 2,000 to 5,000 this year. This move, according to him aims to better support the district’s most vulnerable populat

File Photo The people of Ase, a farming community in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have kicked off an exciting football tournament involving sixteen local communities, marking a significant expansion from last year's event, which featured only eight. The tournament, which commenced on December 27, 2025, ran until January 3, 2026, and aimed to promote social cohesion, enhance local unity, and stimulate economic activity within the region. In an interview with

Applications have officially opened for the 2026 edition of the Igniting Dreams Fellowship, a flagship youth entrepreneurship programme of the Coalition for Positive Impact (CPI) implemented in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The fellowship, which has been operating for the last seven years, has supported over 50 young founders in Northern Ghana in growing early-stage businesses into job-creating, revenue-generating, and scalable ventures. The programme targets yo

Wa based Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University (DHLTU) has officially launched the AgrecoFarm Project, an initiative aimed at advancing sustainable agricultural practices through education and practical training. The event featured an Info Day and the inauguration of a new laboratory dedicated to ecological farming research. During her welcome address, the university Vice Chancellor, Engineer Professor Hamidatu S. Darimani emphasized the critical role of working in harmony

File Photo Farmers in Younuuri, located within the Jagluu Electoral Area of the Wa West District, have voiced mounting concerns over escalating agricultural costs and inadequate government assistance. The farmers highlighted the high expense of tractor services, low market prices for their produce, and the absence of agricultural grants as major challenges threatening their livelihoods. According to local farmers, the cost of tractor services in 2025 has risen to 300 cedis pe

Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile - Vice Chancellor S.DD UBIDS Wa The Vice Chancellor of Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), Professor Emmanuel Kanchebe Derbile, has issued a firm warning to contractors responsible for delays in critical campus projects. Speaking at the university’s 2025 graduation ceremony, Prof. Derbile emphasized that the institution has reached a "non-tolerance" stage regarding contractor performan

UPPER WEST REGIONAL GHACEM MANAGER - BRIAN SEIDU SOTAA The Upper West Regional Manager of GHACEM, a leading cement manufacturing company in Ghana , Mr. Brian Sotaa Seidu, has called on officials of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Ghana Education Service (GES) to prioritize the timely submission of cover notes for communities engaged in self-help projects. He emphasized that delays or failure to provide these essential documents often hinder communities from benefiting from

File Photo The Youth Empowerment for Leadership Foundation (YELF) Ghana-Girls Caucus in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have voiced serious concerns over the increasing prevalence of child marriage within the district. During a discussion on Info Radio’s Ti Zine Yiri Yele program News Current Affairs program, Madam Yorkyeli Rosemond emphasized the urgent need for parents and guardians to prioritize the education and protection of their children, warning against