President John Dramani Mahama has stated that his government has established 11 new Farmer Service Centres.
The initiative forms part of a nationwide initiative to modernise agriculture and improve access for smallholder farmers.
The president explained that the focus on mechanisation is part of a broader strategy to strengthen agribusiness, boost productivity, and support Ghana’s 24-hour economy vision through targeted public investment and industrial policy.
He disclosed this at the National Agribusiness Dialogue on Monday, July 28, 2025, under the theme “Resetting Agribusiness for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Growth.”
He stated that the Ministry of Finance has approved funding for the first phase of the rollout under the government’s Big Push agenda.
The president added that the centres will house tractors and other equipment that will be used to provide mechanisation services directly to farmers within their catchment areas.
“As part of the Big Push, the finance minister has approved funds to be released for 11 out of 50 farmers’ service centres to be located in farming zones across the country,” he said.
“These tractors and equipment will not be sold to farmers. They will be stationed at strategic farmer service centres to provide mechanisation support. What farmers really need is not to own tractors and combine harvesters, but access to the services they provide,” he noted.
President Mahama added that “The government is going to give priority to products manufactured in Ghana. As I speak, the 24-hour economy secretariat is compiling a comprehensive list of Ghanaian-made goods, including agro-processed products. Since the government is the biggest spender in the economy, these products will be prioritised in procurement.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
