Feed Ghana Programme to Create Jobs and Strengthen the Agro-Industry

Apr 3, 2025

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku on Thursday 3rd April, 2025 officially briefed the media on the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP), a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting Agricultural productivity while creating employment opportunities across the country.

The briefing took place at the Minister’s Conference Room and focused on expanding Agricultural production and ensuring a stable supply of raw materials to support the growth of agro-industries. According to Honourable Opoku, FGP is designed to generate thousands of jobs for youth and agripreneurs, contributing to Ghana’s economic transformation.

“Agriculture remains the backbone of our economy, and through the Feed Ghana Programme, we aim to create employment for thousands of Ghanaians in farming, processing, and agribusiness sectors,” the minister noted. The minister highlighted that Feed Ghana Programme will be officially launched by His Excellence John Dramani Mahama, on April 12th, 2025 at the Methodist School Park in Techiman, Bono East Region.

The initiative will provide farmers with Grains and Legumes Development Initiative, Advancement of Smart Agriculture ,Vegetable Development Project, Support for Institutional Farming, Revitalization of the Poultry Sector, Livestock Development Initiative, Feed the Industry Programme, Cocoa Industry Support, Cotton Production Expansion, Oil Palm Industry Development, Other Industrial Crop Initiatives, Investment in Infrastructure and Argo-Production Enclave and Innovative Agricultural Financing .Furthermore, the programme will strengthen value chains by ensuring that agricultural produce is efficiently processed into food products and industrial inputs, reducing post-harvest losses and enhancing food security.

With youth unemployment being a major challenge in Ghana, the FGP presents a pathway for young people to engage in agribusiness, from primary production to agro-processing and marketing.
Agriculture experts and industry leaders have applauded the programme, calling it a transformative step towards a more self-reliant and industrialized Ghana.
Source: Mofa

Akufo-Addo assures Farmers of Measures to Curb effects of Climate Change on Agriculture

Nov 8, 2024

During the 40th National Farmers’ Day celebration on Friday, 8th November 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo emphasized the critical need to build climate-resilient agriculture in Ghana, stressing that climate change poses an imminent threat to food security and agricultural productivity.

Under the theme “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security,” the President outlined his administration’s proactive approach to address the effects of erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures on Ghana’s agricultural sector.

“Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a pressing reality that our farmers confront every day,” President Akufo-Addo declared.

He highlighted the vulnerability of Ghana’s agriculture to climate extremes, noting that these changes directly impact not only food production but also the livelihoods of millions of Ghanaians. Given the urgency of the situation, the President asserted that Ghana’s agricultural sector could not afford to wait for the crisis to worsen. “We must adopt proactive and innovative approaches to equip our farmers with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to build resilience,” he stated.

Central to the government’s strategy for climate-resilient agriculture is the second phase of the Programme for Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ 2.0), launched in August 2023. This initiative, designed to help farmers adapt to changing climatic conditions, includes comprehensive measures aimed at securing Ghana’s food supply for future generations. According to the President, one of the most critical components of climate-resilient agriculture is the availability of accurate, timely information.

To this end, the government has introduced the Ghana Agriculture and Agribusiness Platform (GhAAP), a digital tool that provides farmers with real-time updates on weather patterns, pest and disease surveillance, and food security trends.
Source: 3News