Ghana Launches Sunflower Cultivation Project

Ghana Launches Sunflower Cultivation Project

Ghana Launches Sunflower Cultivation Project - In a bid to significantly reduce its reliance on imported sunflower oil, Ghana has unveiled an ambitious initiative. The Tropical Agricultural Marketing and Consultancy Services (TRAGRIMACS) recently launched the Ghana Sunflower Project, aimed at cultivating sunflower in substantial quantities within the country starting from 2024. The Sunflower Cultivation Project Collaborating with the Crop Science Department of the University of Ghana (UG) and the Chemistry Department of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the project seeks to address the pressing issue of sunflower oil imports. This move aligns with Ghana's National Policy…
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Anger mounts as British Gas reports record profits

Anger mounts as British Gas reports record profits

British Gas has sparked outrage as it announced record half-year profits, totaling £969m, while millions of households continue to grapple with soaring energy bills. The price cap increases drove the surge in profits, allowing the company to capitalize on higher household bills. Regulator Ofgem contends that the bumper results are a "one-off" due to recent changes. However, campaigners see it as a glaring indication of the broken energy system in Britain. Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, expressed disbelief at the posted profits, stating that energy firms are operating under a playing field set by the government.…
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