Ghana starts its Feed Ghana Program next week to grow more food at home instead of buying it from other countries. This plan creates new jobs for many people across the nation. President John Dramani Mahama plans to kick off this big idea on April 11 in Techiman, located in the Bono East Region. The full program begins right after his speech, when farmers can sign up for help.
Eric Opoku talked to reporters Thursday in Accra about this farming push. As Food and Agriculture Minister, he asked everyone - churches, schools, local governments - to join the farming effort. Ghana spends over $2 billion every year buying food from other countries. The government wants that money to stay inside Ghana by growing what people need. New Farm Service Centers will open in all districts soon.
These centers provide farmers with fertilizers, better seeds, and expert farming advice. The national campaign aims to make food production exciting again for citizens. Mr. Opoku believes that farming can fix many economic problems when everyone participates. "This program includes the entire country, and we want everyone involved," he explained during his announcement.
The program comes directly from promises the National Democratic Congress made before the elections. It supports farmers through smart investments and modern farm equipment. Several smaller projects make up the big plan: Farmers' Service Centres help with basic needs, Farm Banks offer land access, and special teams focus on grains, vegetables, chickens, and cattle. The government also plans to develop more palm oil businesses.
The plan creates farming zones with irrigation systems, good roads, and storage buildings. These improvements help farmers produce more food and sell it more easily. The Ministry established two important groups—one committee guides the overall direction, and another provides technical knowledge. Mr. Opuku expects these changes will lower food prices for shoppers at markets.
The program generates money that helps transform how farming works across Ghana. The Agriculture Minister asked everyone to support this national effort. "All Ghanaians should join hands supporting this program as we build a food-secure country together," he said at the press conference. Leaders hope citizens realize how important local farming is for national progress.
Eric Opoku talked to reporters Thursday in Accra about this farming push. As Food and Agriculture Minister, he asked everyone - churches, schools, local governments - to join the farming effort. Ghana spends over $2 billion every year buying food from other countries. The government wants that money to stay inside Ghana by growing what people need. New Farm Service Centers will open in all districts soon.
These centers provide farmers with fertilizers, better seeds, and expert farming advice. The national campaign aims to make food production exciting again for citizens. Mr. Opoku believes that farming can fix many economic problems when everyone participates. "This program includes the entire country, and we want everyone involved," he explained during his announcement.
The program comes directly from promises the National Democratic Congress made before the elections. It supports farmers through smart investments and modern farm equipment. Several smaller projects make up the big plan: Farmers' Service Centres help with basic needs, Farm Banks offer land access, and special teams focus on grains, vegetables, chickens, and cattle. The government also plans to develop more palm oil businesses.
The plan creates farming zones with irrigation systems, good roads, and storage buildings. These improvements help farmers produce more food and sell it more easily. The Ministry established two important groups—one committee guides the overall direction, and another provides technical knowledge. Mr. Opuku expects these changes will lower food prices for shoppers at markets.
The program generates money that helps transform how farming works across Ghana. The Agriculture Minister asked everyone to support this national effort. "All Ghanaians should join hands supporting this program as we build a food-secure country together," he said at the press conference. Leaders hope citizens realize how important local farming is for national progress.
