{
  "id": 893714,
  "title": "Mahama announces rehabilitation of Pwalugu tomato factory, $5bn boost for agriculture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/mahama-announces-rehabilitation-of-pwalugu-tomato-factory-5bn-boost-893714",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-14T17:22:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-announces-rehabilitation-of-pwalugu-tomato-factory-5bn-boost-for-agriculture/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to revitalize the Pwalugu tomato factory in the Upper East Region of Ghana as part of the government's efforts to boost tomato production and agro-processing. The rehabilitation of the factory will serve as the central processing hub for tomatoes grown in the region, following a planned expansion of tomato cultivation. During a citizens' engagement in Navrongo, Mahama revealed that the government's $10 billion investment plan under the New Economy programme will prioritize agriculture and agro-processing, allocating 50% of the funds to these sectors. The Upper East Region will receive a substantial share of this investment, including the expansion of irrigation infrastructure to enable year-round farming. Mahama stated that the government has already initiated the tomato revitalization project in the area, aiming to cultivate 2,500 acres of land and process the produce at the Pwalugu tomato factory. Additionally, the president announced plans to complete the Tamne irrigation dam in the Bawku area to support dry-season farming, particularly onion production. This initiative seeks to reduce Ghana's dependence on onion imports from Niger by enhancing local production through improved irrigation facilities.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to rehabilitate the Pwalugu tomato factory in the Upper East Region as part of the government's efforts to expand tomato production and agro-processing in the country.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mahama announces rehabilitation of Pwalugu tomato factory, $5bn boost for agriculture",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/mahama-announces-rehabilitation-of-pwalugu-tomato-factory-5bn-boost",
        "published": "2026-08-14T17:22:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}