President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s commitment to positioning agriculture, particularly horticulture, as a central pillar in Ghana’s economic transformation agenda. Apexnewsgh reports
Addressing stakeholders at the Ghana Horticulture Expo 2025, President Mahama described the sector as “critical to national development” and outlined a robust set of policy interventions aimed at supporting farmers, boosting productivity, and reducing the country’s dependence on food imports.
The President paid tribute to the tireless efforts of farmers across the country, highlighting the challenges they face in accessing modern facilities, fair markets, and storage infrastructure. “From Keta to Komenda, from Techiman to Tamale, our farmers—especially women and youth—are working hard with very little support,” he said. He called the situation a “moral imperative,” questioning how a nation could prosper while neglecting those who feed it.
To address these systemic challenges, President Mahama announced the renewal of his government’s flagship agricultural programme, “Feed Ghana,” which will run from 2025 to 2028. The initiative aims to reduce rural unemployment, food insecurity, and import overdependence. Under this programme, several strategic projects will be rolled out, including the Vegetable Development Project, Smart Agriculture and Farmer Support Centres, Agri-Industrial Zones and Cold Chain Expansion, and Agribusiness Youth Clinics.
The President emphasized that these interventions are not mere promises but policy realities designed to make Ghana’s horticulture sector investment-ready, inclusive, and globally competitive. He linked the agricultural transformation to his broader economic vision, referencing the 24-hour economy initiative as a “game-changing strategy” to maximize productivity across all sectors. “I am pleased to announce that on July 1st, the 24-hour economy policy will officially begin implementation,” he revealed.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
