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Farmer Service Centres

Also known as: FSCs

Agricultural service infrastructure initiative under Ghana's Feed Ghana Programme providing mechanisation, inputs, extension support, financial services, and climate-smart solutions.

2026-06-042026-10-13

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … On agriculture, President Mahama outlined measures to boost production through poultry farming, the Farmer Service Centres initiative and irrigation development projects. …

    President Mahama ends Resetting Ghana tour of Ahafo Region
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … She said the government’s initiatives such as the Feed Ghana Programme and Farmer Service Centres were improving access to machinery, technology, technical support, storage and markets. …

    Opoku-Agyemang opens World Shea Expo 2026 in Tamale
  5. July 2026
  6. Joy Online

    … Discussions centred on several strategic initiatives under the Feed Ghana Programme, including the establishment of Farmer Service Centres, the National School Farm Initiative (NSFI), expansion of irrigation infrastructure, the Mobile Feed Ghana Brigade, and programmes to promote …

    Parliamentary Committee reviews progress of Feed Ghana Programme
  7. June 2026
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    … In that regard, she mentioned programmes such as Feed Ghana and the establishment of Farmer Service Centres, which are aimed at boosting food production, supporting farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector. …

    Govt focused on jobs, stability, growth – Vice-President
  9. Joy Online

    The first batch of 11 Farmer Service Centres (FSCs) under the Government’s flagship Feed Ghana Programme will be completed and ready for operation by October this year, Mr Peter Nuhu, Coordinator of the FSC Initiative, said on Friday. …

    Eleven Farmer Service Centres to be ready in October – Coordinator
  10. Business & Financial Times

    … This shall include Canada sponsored beneficiaries of the Feed Ghana Initiative and Farmer Service Centres. …

    Eight years of impact
  11. Joy Online

    … The gathering will also feature beneficiaries of the Canada-supported Feed Ghana Initiative and Farmer Service Centres, providing a unique platform for learning, networking, mentorship, market linkages and knowledge exchange while amplifying the voices of rural women farmers and …

    Global Affairs Canada’s eight-year partnership empowers thousands of rural women farmers through WOFAGRIC
  12. Joy Online

    … Under that schedule, it lists GH₵172.5 million for Farmer Service Centres, GH₵77.3 million for fertiliser and certified seeds, GH₵36.75 million for the Nkokonkitinkiti Programme, GH₵30 million for the National Food Buffer Stock Company, GH₵26.25 million for irrigation infrastruct …

    Nearly GH₵24bn of 2026 Q1 budget left unspent as revenue shrinks by GH₵2.7bn – Finance Ministry data
  13. Joy Online

    … According to MoFA, allocations under the approved spending framework included GH¢172.5 million for Farmer Service Centres, GH¢77.3 million for fertiliser and certified seeds, GH¢36.75 million for the Nkokonkitinkiti Programme, GH¢30 million for the National Food Buffer Stock Comp …

    Finance, Agriculture ministries clash over GH¢1.6bn funding claims
  14. Joy Online

    … Nyarko Ampem disclosed that: * GH¢581.4 million has been released for the establishment of 50 Farmer Service Centres across the country to support mechanisation and improve productivity. …

    Government releases 85% of Agriculture Ministry’s 2026 Budget

Sunday 11 October

  1. President Mahama concludes Ahafo Region governance tour

    President John Mahama wrapped up a two-day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Ahafo Region, assuring chiefs and people of their fair share in national development. The nationwide tour aims to bring governance closer to communities, inspect infrastructure projects, and engage with citizens and traditional authorities.

    11 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Vice President opens World Shea Expo 2026 in Tamale

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang opened the three-day World Shea Expo in Tamale, calling for stronger partnerships, investment and value addition to grow the shea industry. The event aims to promote investment, innovation and processing while positioning Ghana to capture greater global market share, with about 7,000 participants including women's cooperatives, youth-led businesses and international buyers.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Parliamentary Committee reviews Feed Ghana Programme progress

    The Parliamentary Select Committee on Food, Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs received a briefing from the Minister for Food and Agriculture on implementation of the Feed Ghana Programme and preparations for the farming season. Discussions covered strategic initiatives including Farmer Service Centres, the National School Farm Initiative, irrigation infrastructure expansion, and programmes to promote poultry and vegetable production.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Vice-President outlines government's economic stability and jobs agenda

    Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang told the Ghanaian community in Canada that the government is committed to improving livelihoods and strengthening the economy through initiatives including the 24-Hour Economy programme, Big Push infrastructure programme, agriculture prioritisation, and measures to manage inflation and create jobs.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Eleven Farmer Service Centres to launch in October

    The first batch of 11 Farmer Service Centres under Ghana's Feed Ghana Programme will be completed and operational by October, according to the FSC Initiative Coordinator. The centres will provide farmers with mechanisation services, agricultural inputs, extension support, financial services, market linkages, capacity-building programmes and climate-smart agricultural solutions.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Global Affairs Canada funds eight years of Ghana agricultural women's training

    Global Affairs Canada has supported Ghana's Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum and Expo (WOFAGRIC) and Gold in the Soil Awards for eight consecutive years, providing training, mentorship, and recognition to over 12,000 rural women farmers, farmers with disabilities, agribusiness entrepreneurs, processors, and marketers across Ghana.

    18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Global Affairs Canada's eight-year WOFAGRIC partnership supports rural women farmers

    Global Affairs Canada has partnered with Agrihouse Foundation for eight years to support the Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum and Expo (WOFAGRIC) and the Gold in the Soil Awards, through which more than 12,000 rural women farmers, women farmers with disabilities, agribusiness entrepreneurs, processors and marketers across Ghana have received training, mentorship, recognition and business opportunities.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Government underspends 27% of Q1 2026 budget as revenue falls short

    Ghana's government left GH₵24 billion of its first-quarter 2026 budget unspent, spending GH₵65.97 billion of GH₵89.97 billion approved (73.3%), while total revenue and grants reached GH₵57.5 billion against a GH₵60.3 billion target. Capital expenditure suffered the largest cuts, with government spending GH₵7.3 billion of GH₵12.6 billion programmed, particularly in foreign-financed projects where only GH₵0.6 billion of GH₵5.3 billion was spent.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Finance and Agriculture ministries dispute 2026 budget release amounts

    The Ministry of Finance claims it has released over GH¢1.6 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2026, representing about 85 percent of the ministry's allocation for Goods and Services and CAPEX. MoFA disputes these figures, arguing they contradict official budget execution documents issued by the Finance Ministry itself, citing a First and Second Quarter Budget Allotment Letter that capped first-half expenditure at GH¢910 million.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Finance Ministry releases GH¢1.677 billion to Agriculture Ministry

    The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢1.677 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2026, representing 85% of the ministry's approved budget for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure. The Deputy Minister for Finance announced the allocation during the launch of Ghana's National Pact for Agricultural Transformation, Food Security, and Employment.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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