The government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to advancing agricultural transformation and ensuring national food security following a working visit by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

Engaging with the Minister, Hon. Eric Opoku, and officials of the Ministry, the Vice President commended the Ministry’s sustained efforts to transition agriculture from subsistence farming into a modern, competitive agribusiness sector.

Discussions highlighted key interventions aimed at addressing food security challenges, including the implementation of the Feed Ghana Programme, expansion of irrigation and vegetable production, strengthening of the National Food Buffer Stock system, and strategic investments in soil and crop testing.

Additional initiatives to revitalise the poultry industry, support vulnerable women, and establish Farmer Service Centres nationwide are expected to boost productivity, create jobs, and improve access to modern agricultural services.

The Vice President underscored food security as a central pillar of national development, reiterating the importance of achieving greater self-sufficiency in food production. She further emphasised the need to deepen collaboration with research institutions such as the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research to drive innovation, while promoting local participation in the assembly and maintenance of agricultural machinery.

The Government of Ghana remains resolute in its commitment to supporting the Ministry’s mandate and strengthening coordination across institutions to build a resilient, productive, and self-sufficient agricultural sector for Ghana.

By: Blessed EDUAMOAH DADZIE