Drought

19 Aug

Severe Drought In Northern Ghana Sparks Fears Of Food Insecurity

wontumionlineNewsDrought, Food Insecurity, Northern Ghana

Northern Ghana is currently facing concerns about food security and the livelihoods of thousands of farmers due to a lack of rain. The region has experienced a lack of rainfall for over two months, leading to stunted crop growth and diminishing hopes of a successful harvest. Great losses have been recorded, with staples such as maize, rice, groundnuts, and millet withering due to drought, according to citinewsroom.com. The continuous drought has resulted in a significant decrease in production, sparking fears of potential food shortages and an impending famine. Some farmers expressed their fears to Channel One TV, stating that the…

16 Aug

Akufo-Addo Vows To Mitigate Impact Of Severe Drought On Northern Farmers

wontumionlineBusinessAkufo-Addo, Drought, Northern Farmers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to take decisive action to alleviate the devastating effects of the severe dry season that has plagued the northern regions of Ghana. Farmers in these areas have faced significant losses as their crops and overall farm output have been severely impacted by the ongoing drought. Reports from the affected regions have painted a grim picture of the challenges faced by farmers, whose agricultural activities have been crippled by the harsh dry conditions. During his visit to commission the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital on Thursday, August 15, President Akufo-Addo addressed the pressing issue, promising to…