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