What began as a government policy intervention has rapidly transformed into a national movement as the Feed Ghana Programme gains widespread public support and participation across the country.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, says the first phase of the Feed Ghana Programme is focused on a nationwide campaign aimed at stimulating patriotism, interest, and active involvement in agriculture.
According to him, the programme has evolved into a unifying call for institutions, communities, and young people to take ownership of Ghana’s agricultural revival.
“Feed Ghana is no longer just a government programme. It has become a national movement a rallying call for all Ghanaians to join in rebuilding our agricultural sector and restoring pride in farming,” the Minister said.
A wide range of public and private institutions are now participating in large-scale institutional farming under the campaign. These include:
The Ghana Armed Forces
The Ghana Prisons Service
The National Service Authority
413 Senior High Schools, Junior High Schools, and Primary Schools
Major public universities, including the University of Ghana, KNUST, UCC, UDS, Ho Technical University, and the University of Energy and Natural Resources
Faith-based organisations, including churches and mosques
The Minister noted that this broad participation is proof that the Feed Ghana Programme has captured the interest and enthusiasm of the entire country.
“Today, Feed Ghana is the cynosure of all Ghanaians. It has rekindled the national spirit of food independence and restored dignity to farming,” he remarked.
Home Gardening Gains Traction
As part of the wider campaign, households across the country have been encouraged to engage in Home Gardening to reduce domestic food expenditure, especially on vegetables. The response, according to the Ministry, has been overwhelmingly positive.
“The participation in home gardening has been massive and inspiring. Even though we have not yet achieved the full objectives, it has been a commendable national effort,” Hon. Opoku stated.
To sustain the momentum, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture is establishing district-level nurseries to ensure households have easy access to seedlings of various vegetables for their home gardens.
The Feed Ghana movement continues to grow as the government pushes for stronger community participation, rebranded agricultural values, and a renewed national commitment to food self-sufficiency.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
