The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has officially launched the Greater Accra Regional Monthly Farmers’ Market.
This initiative aims to improve market access for agricultural producers and ensure a consistent supply of affordable food for consumers across the region.
Speaking at the launch on Friday, 24 April 2026, the minister commended the Regional Department of Agriculture for spearheading the project.
She described the move as a timely intervention designed to strengthen the region’s food systems and provide essential support to local farmers. Madam Ocloo noted that although Greater Accra is a largely urban landscape, agriculture remains a cornerstone of employment and income generation, bolstered by modern irrigation and targeted government programmes.
The region currently benefits from eight irrigation schemes that facilitate the year-round cultivation of crops such as rice, maize, vegetables, and fruits.
These schemes are vital to maintaining regional food security.
Additionally, the minister touched on the extensive efforts under the Feed Ghana Programme, which has provided fertiliser support to over 1,500 farmers.
In an effort to foster long-term sustainability, several institutions, including schools, have also been engaged to ignite an interest in agriculture among the youth.
Beyond crop production, the programme’s poultry component has seen thousands of broiler chickens raised and distributed to households to support local livelihoods.
However, the minister emphasised that as production increases, it is equally important to refine market systems to ensure farmers can sell their produce at fair prices.
She expressed optimism that the newly launched farmers’ market will help reduce the role of middlemen, lower food prices, and minimise post-harvest losses by providing a reliable platform for farmers to sell directly to consumers. The market will be held on the last Friday and Saturday of every month, creating a consistent outlet for fresh farm produce across the region.”
Madam Ocloo urged farmers, institutions, and the general public to patronise the initiative. She maintained that the success of the market will ultimately improve incomes for farmers while guaranteeing residents access to fresh, high-quality, and affordable food.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
