Ghana's Farming Needs Investment, Says Official
GHANA - The deputy agriculture minister says that heavy investment is needed in the country's livestock and poultry industries.

Pork Festival Ends with High Expectations
GHANA - A three-day pork festival aimed at boosting the fortunes of pork farmers and traders ended Saturday, 12 December 2009.

Accra to Educate Public on Safety of Pork
ACCRA, GHANA - The first Accra Pork Festival and Sales Bonanza would be held in Accra from 11 to 13 December 2009 to educate the public that pigs reared in Ghana were safe for human consumption.

Piggeries Shut as Demand Falls Due to H1N1 Scare
GHANA - Due to dwindling fortunes in the pig industry, many farmers in the Ashanti Region are being forced to either cease production or convert their farms to produce poultry.

Pork Sellers Complain About Low Patronage
GHANA - Pork traders within the Sekondi-Takoradi and its environs have complained about low patronage of pork products due to the outbreak of H1N1 flu in some countries.

Meriden Animal Health Limited appoints a new distributor in Ghana
Meriden Animal Health Limited (www.meriden-ah.com) recently appointed Bio Trade Limited based in Accra as their distributor for their wide range of feed additives including Meri-Bond Xtra & Multicide.