The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced a major initiative to promote the formation of farmer cooperatives across the country under the Feed Ghana Programme. The move aims to empower smallholder farmers, increase productivity, and accelerate Ghana’s progress toward food self-sufficiency and a resilient economy. Minister Hon. Eric Opoku emphasized the vital role cooperatives will play in achieving the government’s vision, including the 24-Hour Economy goal.
According to Hon. Opoku, cooperatives will enable farmers to benefit from economies of scale, better bargaining power, and improved access to resources. The Feed Ghana Programme will provide comprehensive support to organized farmer groups, including access to Farmer Service Centres, financial services, credit and investment, input subsidies, training, and market linkages.
The initiative aims to strengthen the agricultural value chain and ensure food security for all Ghanaians. By organizing farmers into cooperatives, MoFA hopes to enhance productivity, market access, and sustainable development, ultimately contributing to the country’s economic growth and development.
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