Photo: Minister Eric Opoku flanked by his deputy and a section of farmers.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has distributed 40,000 bags of inorganic fertiliser and advanced agricultural drones to members of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana as part of efforts to increase food production and strengthen the country’s food security.
The intervention forms part of the government’s flagship Feed Ghana Programme, which seeks to improve agricultural productivity, support farmers with modern inputs and technology, and drive the transformation of the sector.
Announcing the initiative, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, said the support package reflects the government’s commitment to empowering farmers and recognising the central role they play in national economic development.
According to the Minister, the fertilisers and drones are intended to improve access to critical agricultural inputs while promoting the adoption of modern farming techniques capable of increasing yields and enhancing efficiency across the value chain.
“The support demonstrates government’s determination to equip farmers with the tools they need to increase productivity and contribute meaningfully to national food security,” he said in a statement shared on social media.
NATIONAL FERTILISER DISTRIBUTION DRIVE
Mr Opoku disclosed that the Ministry is on course to distribute approximately one million bags of fertiliser to farmers across all 276 agricultural constituencies in the country.
The nationwide exercise is expected to provide thousands of farmers with access to essential inputs ahead of the farming season, helping to improve crop production and reduce constraints associated with rising input costs.
Officials say the initiative is a key component of broader efforts to enhance domestic food production, reduce dependence on imports and strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s agricultural sector.
ORGANIC FERTILISER SUPPORT
In addition to the inorganic fertiliser distribution, the Ministry has allocated 8,000 cartons of organic fertiliser to farmer groups, vegetable producers and irrigation schemes.
The organic fertiliser programme is designed to complement existing productivity measures while promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving soil health.
Beneficiaries include the Abokobi Vegetable Production Cooperative, FarmMate Vegetable Production, Michel Camp Co-operative Women Farmers Society Limited, English Amanfrom, Amen-Amen Institute, Adenta Vegetable Production Cooperative and the ICOUR Tono Irrigation Scheme.
The Ministry said the targeted support will assist farmers engaged in vegetable production and irrigated agriculture, sectors regarded as critical to ensuring year-round food availability.
MODERNISING AGRICULTURE
The inclusion of agricultural drones in the support package highlights the government’s increasing focus on technology-driven farming.
Experts believe drone technology can help improve farm management through precision application of inputs, crop monitoring and early detection of pest infestations and diseases, reducing production losses while increasing efficiency.
The initiative aligns with the government’s broader ambition to modernise agriculture and make the sector more attractive to younger generations.
AGRICULTURE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA
Mr Opoku reiterated the government’s commitment to implementing its Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda, which seeks to position agriculture as a major driver of economic growth, job creation and industrial development.
He expressed confidence that stronger collaboration between government agencies, farmer organisations and private sector stakeholders would help improve productivity and strengthen food systems across the country.
According to the Minister, the latest intervention represents another step towards building a more productive, resilient and competitive agricultural sector capable of meeting the country’s growing food demands while supporting rural livelihoods.
As the government expands support under the Feed Ghana Programme, attention will now focus on how effectively the fertiliser distribution and technology deployment translate into higher yields and improved food production nationwide.
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