The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, has announced that the Ministry has chalked significant milestones in water resource development.
He noted that this was achieved over the past nine months under the flagship ‘Feed Ghana Programme’.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, November 24, 2025, the minister underscored the government’s commitment to boosting food production through essential infrastructure.
He disclosed that there has been a major expansion in water access, with the construction of 10 new small dams and the successful rehabilitation of 8 existing irrigation dams.
Mr Opoku asserted that the Ministry has also deployed 250 solar-powered boreholes to supply clean water to farming communities and second-cycle schools across the northern, Bono, and Ahafo regions.
The Minister detailed the ongoing, large-scale rehabilitation of six major national irrigation schemes that will bring thousands of hectares of land under cultivation.
According to work him, work is progressing on the Vea Irrigation Scheme (850 hectares) in the Upper East Region, the Weta Irrigation Scheme (880 hectares) in the Volta Region, and the Kpong Irrigation Scheme (930 hectares) spanning the Greater Accra and Eastern regions.
Other schemes being actively rehabilitated include the Tanoso (100 hectares), Ashaiman (200 hectares), and Aveyime (245 hectares) Irrigation Schemes.
Boosting Domestic Rice Production
As part of efforts to drive self-sufficiency in rice, Mr. Opoku announced that processes have commenced for the construction of several new inland valleys for rice production.
These projects include the large Kawampe Inland Valley (647 hectares) in the Bono East Region, alongside four significant sites in the Ashanti Region: Anunuso (175 hectares), Atonsu (150 hectares), Odaho & Odamu (114 hectares), and Waamu-Kumi (114 hectares).
The Minister also provided an update on borehole installation, stating that 15 of 25 solar-powered boreholes are already complete, with the remaining 10 expected in the first quarter of 2026.
Additionally, 44 solar-powered boreholes are being rolled out across selected northern districts to enhance water security for agriculture.
In his view, these projects lay a strong foundation for a resilient and productive agricultural sector, ensuring better yields and enhanced food security for the nation.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
