The government is preparing to roll out the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP) in Techiman, Bono East Region, on Friday, April 11, 2025.
The initiative, according to Mr Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, will boost agricultural production to feed the nation and provide raw material for agro-industry to create jobs.
Addressing journalists on April 3, 2025, he stated that the FGP will help implement all elements of the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA) that was launched to drive the growth and modernisation of the agricultural sector.
Mr Eric Opoku, the initiative will also secure food availability, mitigate food inflation, increase export revenues, and generate sustainable job opportunities.
The other benefits of the policy the minister noted would help transform the country’s agricultural sector, reduce import dependency, and boost both domestic production and exports.
“The country’s heavy reliance on food imports, which totals over $2 billion per year, with poultry alone accounting for $300 million, places Ghana at risk of external market fluctuations and currency instability.”
“Additionally, substantial post-harvest losses persist due to insufficient storage and processing facilities, poor transportation networks, and inefficient market connections,” he said.
He further explained that FGP would feature key initiatives such as the advancement of SMART agriculture by launching the Farmers’ Service Centres across the country to deliver essential support services.
These would include training, technical guidance, market access and the establishment of farm banks.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana