Government says it is repositioning agriculture as a modern and commercially viable sector to drive economic growth, create jobs and strengthen Ghana’s food security as part of its broader development agenda.
According to the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, contributing not only to food production but also to employment, industrial development and foreign exchange earnings.
Speaking at the launch of the 42nd National Farmers’ Day Celebration in Accra, Eric Opoku said the country’s economic transformation will depend on sustained investment in agriculture.
“Agriculture remains the foundation of Ghana’s development. It feeds our people, employs our youth, provides raw materials for industry, earns foreign exchange, supports rural economies and gives meaning to our national aspiration for increasing growth. No country has achieved true transformation by neglecting agriculture.”
The Minister said government is determined to make farming more attractive to young people while creating a sector that is profitable for farmers and dependable for local industries.
“No nation can secure its future while depending helplessly on others for the food that it can produce. That is why under the vision of His Excellency the President, government is working to reposition agriculture as a modern, profitable and top-grading enterprise. We are determined to make agriculture attractive to the youth, rewarding to farmers, reliable for industry and dependable for our dear nation.”
This year’s 42nd National Farmers’ Day, themed “Our Farmers, Our Food, Our Future,” will be celebrated in Sunyani in the Bono Region on Friday, December 4, 2026. Activities lined up for the celebration include a national agricultural fair, a farmers’ forum, innovation and research exhibitions, regional showcase events and the National Farmers’ Awards.
Eric Opoku said the theme reflects government’s belief that investing in farmers is ultimately an investment in Ghana’s future.
“The future of Ghana is tied to the strength of our farmers. It tells us that when we support the farmer, we secure our food. When we secure our food, we protect our people. And when we protect our people, we safeguard the future of our nation.”
