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Feed Ghana programme

Also known as: FGP

2026-04-282026-07-31

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May 2026
7 MayJoy Online
… The secretary argued that the graduates’ expertise is critical to government initiatives such as the Feed Ghana Programme and the broader Agricultural Transformation Agenda. …
Over 5,000 unemployed agricultural graduates push government for recruitment
7 MayJoy Online
Ghanaians have been urged to prioritise the consumption of locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production and sustain the Government’s flagship “Nkoko Nketenkete” initiative under the Feed Ghana Programme. …
Patronise local chicken to sustain Nkoko Nketenkete Programme – Coordinator
7 MayBusiness & Financial Times
… Expanding irrigation is widely seen as critical to stabilising incomes and improving food supply chains, and the initiative aligns with the government’s broader agricultural agenda, including the Feed Ghana Programme. …
Canada-backed GROW 2 irrigation project targets year-round farming in northern belt
7 MayThe Chronicle
Ghanaians have been urged to prioritise the consumption of locally produced chicken to boost domestic poultry production and sustain the Government’s flagship “Nkoko Nketenkete” initiative under the Feed Ghana Programme. …
‘Patronise local chicken to sustain Nkoko Nketenkete’
April 2026
28 AprJoy Online
… He said about 10,000 farmers had also registered to benefit from the Feed Ghana programme for livestock production, aquaculture, and crop farming, saying that 5,000 of them registered for the Nkoko Nketenkete initiative. …
Poultry farmers in Nkoranza appeal for more chicks, under Nkoko Nketenkete initiative

Agriculture & Land

Agriculture minister defends Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry programme

The News

The Minister of Food and Agriculture says the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, aimed at reducing Ghana's chicken import bill, has recorded significant success and contributed to declining poultry prices. The minister defended the initiative against criticism that some beneficiaries consumed birds rather than rearing them commercially, stating that the majority are raising birds for commercial purposes.

21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 21 July

Agriculture minister defends Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry programme
The Minister of Food and Agriculture says the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, aimed at reducing Ghana's chicken import bill, has recorded significant success and contributed to declining poultry prices. The minister defended the initiative against criticism that some beneficiaries consumed birds rather than rearing them commercially, stating that the majority are raising birds for commercial purposes.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Agric minister defends Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry scheme
The Minister of Food and Agriculture has defended the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme, saying it has achieved significant success in reducing the country's chicken import bill and lowering poultry prices. He dismissed claims that beneficiaries consumed birds instead of raising them commercially, stating that evidence shows most beneficiaries are raising birds for commercial purposes.
21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 18 July

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 →

Friday 17 July

Ghana launches Nkoko Nkitinkiti to boost domestic poultry production
The government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative aims to increase domestic poultry production, reduce reliance on imported chicken, and create jobs by revitalizing backyard poultry farming and supporting producers at all scales, according to the National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative aims to boost poultry production locally
The government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative, part of the Feed Ghana Programme, seeks to increase domestic poultry production and reduce Ghana's dependence on imported chicken by revitalising backyard poultry farming and supporting small, medium and large-scale producers.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GAPFA excluded from Feed Ghana policy formulation process
The CEO of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association says GAPFA was not consulted during development of the government's Feed Ghana Programme policy, despite repeated attempts to engage and offer technical input from the country's largest poultry farmers' association.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GAPFA excluded from Feed Ghana policy despite repeated requests
The CEO of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association says the association was not consulted during development of the government's Feed Ghana Programme policy, despite making several attempts to engage the programme's leadership and offer technical input.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

Youth demand measurable investment in food systems participation
A National Youth Dialogue on Ghana's domestication of the Africa Agribusiness Youth Strategy and Youth in Agrifood Systems Performance Index concluded in Accra, with youth calling for greater investment in food systems programmes and pressing the government to move beyond mentioning youth in agricultural policy to creating funded, measured, and accountable commitments across flagship programmes including the Feed Ghana Programme and National Agricultural Investment Program.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

Agriculture Ministry to distribute poultry birds to MPs
The Agriculture Minister proposed that the government supply Members of Parliament with poultry birds under the "Nkoko Nkitinkitsi" programme to encourage them to venture into poultry farming as a profitable venture. The initiative aims to boost poultry production nationwide, reduce import reliance, and enhance food security.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

506 Feed Ghana Brigadiers commissioned for agricultural deployment
A total of 506 Feed Ghana Brigadiers — graduates with qualifications in agriculture — have been commissioned following paramilitary and operational training at the Ghana Police Training School. The Minister of Food and Agriculture said they will serve as District Feed Ghana Coordinators to increase food production, strengthen agricultural value chains and improve livelihoods.
9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 8 July

Government deploys 506 Feed Ghana Brigade officers nationwide
Government has deployed 506 Feed Ghana Brigade officers nationwide to strengthen agricultural extension services and provide technical support to farmers and agribusinesses. The officers, drawn from agricultural colleges and universities, completed a two-week training programme and will serve as a link between national agricultural policies and district-level implementation.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 24 June

Ghana-IFAD partnership strengthens rural agriculture across West Africa
Ghana's Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku highlighted the country's partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) as a successful rural development model at a regional forum in Abidjan, citing achievements from the Rural Enterprises Programme in establishing credit facilities and grants for smallholder farmers.
24 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Monday 22 June

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 →

Friday 19 June

Minister calls for agro-processing expansion to address farm surplus
The Minister for Food and Agriculture has urged a stronger push into agro-processing to address excess farm produce, reduce post-harvest losses, and create employment, emphasizing the need to shift from primary production to full value-chain development including processing, storage, transportation, packaging, and distribution.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Government backs tomato production with seeds, training, irrigation
Ghana's Agriculture Ministry is distributing subsidised high-yield hybrid seeds, providing technical training, and promoting dry-season farming through irrigation to boost local tomato production and reduce imports. The interventions aim to address tomato shortages, stabilise prices, and strengthen food security, with particular focus on year-round cultivation in northern Ghana.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

Feed Ghana Programme targets tomato self-sufficiency nationwide
Ghana's Feed Ghana Programme is working with private sector companies and farmer groups across 40 production locations to expand tomato cultivation and reduce reliance on imports, particularly from Burkina Faso. The National Coordinator says the intervention aims to achieve tomato self-sufficiency and stabilise market prices.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
MoFA distributes fertilizer and drones to northern farmers
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has distributed 40,000 bags of inorganic fertilizers and five sets of agricultural drones to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana to support the major planting season in Northern Ghana, as part of the government's Feed Ghana Programme aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and food security.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Government distributes 40,000 fertiliser bags and drones to farmers
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has distributed 40,000 bags of inorganic fertiliser and advanced agricultural drones to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana under the Feed Ghana Programme to boost food production and strengthen food security. The Ministry plans to distribute approximately one million bags of fertiliser to farmers in all 276 agricultural constituencies nationwide, with additional organic fertiliser allocated to farmer groups and irrigation schemes.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Feed Ghana Programme boosts crop productivity via soil testing
The Feed Ghana Programme is prioritising improved crop productivity and efficient fertiliser use through soil testing and targeted nutrition strategies for staple crops including maize, rice and soya beans. The initiative is investing in soil testing laboratories and nationwide assessments to identify nutrient deficiencies and enable tailored fertiliser application based on specific regional soil needs.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

NAFCO recruits 45 firms to buy excess maize and rice
The National Food Buffer Stock Company has registered 45 Licensed Buying Companies to purchase maize and rice from farmers as part of efforts to address a current grain glut. The government is also implementing direct purchasing, processing, and storage interventions under the Feed Ghana programme, while strengthening food systems infrastructure through warehouse refurbishment and equipment procurement.
15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 12 June

Government distributes 1.7 million poultry birds under Feed Ghana
The Government has distributed 1.7 million poultry birds to farmers under the Feed Ghana Programme (Nkoko Nkitsinkitsi), according to the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture. The government has also registered 45 licensed buying companies to purchase grains at guaranteed minimum prices and allocated GHS100 million (November 2025) and GHS200 million (2026) to address grain surpluses and protect farmer incomes.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

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 →

Tuesday 2 June

Government links rice import permits to local farm investment
Ghana's government announced a new policy requiring rice importers to demonstrate verifiable partnerships with local rice producers before receiving import permits, aiming to accelerate progress toward self-sufficiency and reduce the import bill.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

Feed Ghana farm inputs delayed, SEND Ghana warns of planting season disruption
SEND Ghana is calling on government to speed up distribution of seeds, fertilisers and other farm inputs to farmers, warning that delays could affect food production and threaten food security. The organisation said farmers in the Northern, Oti, Volta and Bono East regions have not yet received inputs under the Feed Ghana Programme, and most MMDAs have not received the inputs needed for onward distribution.
25 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 21 May

Ghana's Trade Minister leads investment mission to China
Ghana's Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare is leading a high-level delegation to China to attract strategic investments into Ghana's industrial and agribusiness sectors as part of the government's industrial transformation programme. The delegation, which includes officials from multiple ministries and agencies, is participating in a China–Ghana Investment Forum and touring major industrial facilities in Hubei and Wuhan Provinces.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nkoko Nketenkete Programme beneficiaries report improved livelihoods
Beneficiaries of the Nkoko Nketenkete Programme—including unemployed youth, vulnerable households, and graduates—have shared testimonies of improved livelihoods through poultry farming and small-scale entrepreneurship, with participants reporting faster income generation and household benefits.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

Ghana's farmers losing livelihoods to cheap imports and failed seeds
An investigative analysis argues that over five million Ghanaian smallholder farmers are being harmed by macroeconomic policies and institutional failures, including artificially cheap imported rice and maize flooding the market and defective hybrid seeds from the government's Feed Ghana Programme.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 10 May

Tamale Mayor outlines development agenda, pledges transparency
The Mayor of Tamale Metropolitan Assembly has announced plans covering infrastructure, agriculture, education, and youth employment as part of efforts to improve transparency and strengthen public participation in governance. The initiative is designed to enhance accountability, deepen citizen engagement, and enable residents to track government projects.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 8 May

North East Minister reports infrastructure, security gains in 16 months
The North East Regional Minister outlined significant progress in infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, and economic growth over the past 16 months. The region received security vehicles including three armoured vehicles, initiated 85 educational infrastructure projects, and constructed or rehabilitated 31 health facilities.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
VCIC director commends government fertiliser distribution to Keta farmers
The Volta Corridor Investment Centre's Executive Director Francis Senanu Dekutse has praised President Mahama and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for distributing 500 bags of fertiliser to farmers in Keta Municipality as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and encourage youth participation in farming.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →