National Food Buffer Stock Company

NAFCO

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Welcome to NAFCO

-Safeguarding Food for the Nation-

National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited was incorporated under the Companies Code of Ghana, 1963, Act 179, on 11th March 2010. It is a limited liability company, wholly owned by the government of Ghana.

Establish Goals

To manage government’s emergency food security reserves

Work With Farmers

To mop up excess produce from all farmers to reduce post-harvest losses such as spoilage due to poor storage

Get Results

To guarantee an assured income to farmers by providing a certain minimum guaranteed price and ready market

Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture

Our Top Notch Services

National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited was incorporated under the Companies Code of Ghana, 1963, Act 179, on 11th March 2010.

It is a limited liability company, wholly owned by the government of Ghana.

Sourcing

NAFCO is a prime source of food produced by Ghanaian farmers. Over the years, these farmers have taken advantage of favorable government policies and programmes.

Storage

There are warehouses and packhouses located in different parts of the country, where food is stored, and from where supplies and deliveries are carried out.

Supplying

With the help of our licensed suppliers, we are able to re-stock our food reserves. The suppliers also help us in the distribution of same in schools and other locations.

News & Events

Food inflation easing as government moves to protect farmers’ incomes – Agriculture Ministry

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture says it is intensifying efforts to stabilise food prices while protecting farmers from losses by expanding buffer stock purchases...

Govt targets farmers’ marketing woes with fresh NAFCO grain purchase drive by Abigail TeyeJuly 1, 2026

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The government has directed the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to intensify the purchase of surplus maize, rice and soya beans as part of measures to...

Gov’t rolls out measures to boost grain markets ahead of major cropping season

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has assured Parliament that government is rolling out measures to support maize and bean farmers in the...

Beyond Gold: Why Ghana must build strategic national reserves for the next global crisis

by | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The world is entering an era where crises are no longer exceptions; they are becoming the norm. The Russia-Ukraine war exposed vulnerabilities in global food,...

42nd National Farmers’ Day launched with focus on food security and agricultural transformation

by | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has officially launched the 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration, unveiling a nationwide programme aimed at recognising...

Ministry of Food and Agriculture engages Indiana Agricultural Experts

by | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

A 28-member delegation from the Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP), USA, has paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Food and Agriculture as part of a...

Our Partners

We work with many institutions, private and public, local and international, in the execution of our mandate.