Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has launched the ‘Feed Ghana Programme’ (FGP) in Techiman, Bono East Region, aimed at enhancing food security and propelling economic transformation through agriculture. The programme is part of the broader Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA) and seeks to modernize agriculture, create jobs, reduce food inflation, and foster agro-industrial development.
The FGP will prioritize key agricultural commodities such as maize, rice, and cocoa, and implement targeted interventions to promote smart farming practices across the country. The programme also includes the introduction of Farmers’ Service Centres, which will provide mechanization services and technical support to empower local farmers.
President Mahama emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in Ghana’s agricultural sector, citing the country’s annual food import bill of $2 billion as a major challenge. He called for a unified effort across all sectors to revolutionize the agricultural framework. The programme is expected to have a significant impact on Ghana’s food security and economic development.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
