The Upper East Region can significantly increase food production if its irrigation potential is fully utilised, according to ICOUR Managing Director Dr Dominic Anarigide. He says Tono and Vea have …
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Former ICOUR manager Dr Aligebam continues to occupy official bungalow, New MD…
by Moses AbaaFormer manager of the Irrigation Company of the Upper Region (ICOUR), Dr Benedict Bonaventure Aligebam, continues to occupy an official bungalow nearly two years after his contract or arrangement with …
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‘Produce to sell, not produce and look for buyers’- ICOUR changes tomato strategy
by Moses AbaaThe Irrigation Company of the Upper Region (ICOUR) is changing its approach to tomato farming, insisting farmers must secure a market before planting. Managing Director Dr Dominic Anarigide says the …
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Bolgatanga Central MP commits GH¢50,000 to revive Vea canals, boost dry-season farming
by Moses AbaaA GH¢50,000 commitment by Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament Isaac Adongo to desilt canals under the Vea Irrigation Scheme is expected to improve water flow to farmlands and revive dry-season farming …
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ICOUR equips 200 Tono rice farmers to challenge imported rice in local markets
by Moses AbaaThe Irrigation Company of Upper Region (ICOUR), with support from the Ghana Rice Production Improvement Project (GRIP), has commenced a capacity-building programme aimed at improving the quality and competitiveness of …