The minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku has assured that government’s Feed Ghana Project is set to be a game-changer in Ghana’s agricultural sector, and will ensure the availability of food all year round.
According to him, the new programme will deliver lasting solutions to the country’s food security challenges, reduce reliance on imports, and stabilise food prices, alleviate poverty.
It also seeks to boost agricultural production to feed Ghanaians, provide raw materials for agro-industries, and create jobs. Its broader objectives include ensuring food security, alleviating poverty, and stabilising food prices.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the 11th April launch in Techiman, the minister for Food and Agriculture explained that the programme will include the establishment of farmers’ service centres, farm banks, promotion of crop cultivation, supporting urban farming, revitalise the poultry industry, and increase local raw material production. These efforts are designed to generate sustainable employment while empowering young people and women.
“The primary goal of the Feed Ghana Programme is straightforward: to transform Ghana’s agriculture sector, reduce our import dependency, and boost both domestic production and export. We aim to ensure food security and improve nutritional outcomes while creating sustainable employment and empowering our youth and women,” he stated.
Story: Eric Boateng
