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Feed Ghana programme

Also known as: FGP

2026-04-282026-09-14

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    According to the Minister, the support package forms part of the implementation of the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, which seeks to increase agricultural productivity, improve food availability and enhance the livelihoods of farmers across the country.

    MoFA distributes 40k bags of fertilizer, drones to boost food production in Northern Ghana
  3. Joy Online

    The support forms part of the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, which seeks to increase agricultural productivity, improve farmers’ access to critical inputs, and enhance the country’s capacity to meet its food needs.

    Gov’t distributes 40,000 bags of fertiliser and drones to farmers under Feed Ghana Programme
  4. Joy Online

    The National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, says the initiative is prioritising improved crop productivity and efficient fertiliser use as part of efforts to boost food production in the country.

    Feed Ghana Programme to improve crop productivity through soil testing and efficient fertiliser use
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The Deputy Minister said the government was addressing the glut through a mix of direct purchasing, processing, storage and other interventions under the Feed Ghana programme.

    Tackling grain glut: NAFCO engages 45 firms to buy excess maize, rice
  6. Joy Online

    The Government has, so far, distributed 1.7 million poultry birds to farmers across the country under the Feed Ghana Programme, popularly known as “Nkoko Nkitsinkitsi”.

    Gov’t has distributed 1.7 million poultry birds under Nkoko Nkitsinkitsi
  7. Joy Online

    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 infrastructure and GH¢4.5 million for the Feed Ghana Programme

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

    The new policy is part of the broader Feed Ghana Programme, which includes investments in irrigation, mechanisation, improved seed systems, post-harvest infrastructure, and value addition, alongside intensified efforts to curb rice smuggling and expand the market for locally prod

    Government to tie rice imports to local production in major policy shift
  9. May 2026
  10. Business & Financial Times

    In a statement issued in Accra, the policy research and advocacy organisation said information gathered from farmers in the Northern, Oti, Volta and Bono East regions showed that many were yet to receive inputs under government’s flagship Feed Ghana Programme.

    Delays in farm input distribution threaten planting season- SEND Ghana
  11. Joy Online

    The China mission also focused significantly on fertiliser industrialisation and agricultural input manufacturing as part of Government’s strategy to reduce fertiliser import dependency and support the Feed Ghana Programme.

    Trade Minister leads high-level mission to China to woo investors
  12. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) launched the Nkoko Nketenkete initiative as part of the Feed Ghana Programme to support local poultry production and improve food security.

    Beneficiaries of Nkoko Nketenkete programme share success stories

Today

  1. Vice President calls for environmental action after recent floods

    Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger environmental consciousness and urged Ghanaians to make greening integral to development, citing recent floods as a reminder of the consequences of environmental neglect, particularly plastics and household waste choking drains and waterways.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana's horticulture sector can create jobs and export opportunities

    Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang called for greater investment in Ghana's horticulture sector, saying it can create jobs, build sustainable businesses, and open export opportunities. She emphasized that developing the sector requires attention to the entire value chain, including reliable transport, storage, quality standards, finance, and market access.

    13 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 12 September

  1. Greening must integrate with urban development, VP urges

    Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for greening to be part of Ghana's development planning rather than an afterthought, highlighting how green spaces improve living conditions and create demand for local skills and businesses. She linked recent floods to environmental neglect and urged local authorities, developers and businesses to prioritize creating greener communities.

    12 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 3 September

  1. Vice President commends Deputy Agric Minister's local food promotion

    Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang praised Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture John Dumelo for promoting made-in-Ghana rice and locally produced foods, urging Ghanaians to consume what they produce to support farmers, strengthen businesses, and create jobs. She stressed that government support for agricultural production through initiatives like the Feed Ghana Programme must be matched by consumer choices.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Mahama's Feed the Industries policy to boost agro-processing and employment

    President Mahama's Feed the Industries policy aims to connect large-scale agricultural production directly to domestic processing to raise factory output, create employment, and support the 24-Hour Economy. A Central Region pilot is expected to create more than 18,000 youth employment opportunities across farming, processing, and logistics, with potential for over 250,000 opportunities nationwide if rolled out fully.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 28 August

  1. Mahama urges global investors to partner in Africa's growth

    President Mahama, speaking at the Africa Business Investment Summit in Washington, D.C., reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to positioning itself as a strategic investment destination and gateway to Africa, emphasizing the country's economic transformation agenda anchored on macroeconomic stability, productive capacity, and job creation.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 25 August

  1. VP praises Bono unity, urges cultural preservation and youth employment

    Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang commended the peaceful co-existence and unity of Bono chiefs and people at the 2026 "Meko Bono" festival, calling on them to preserve their culture and traditions to create job opportunities for youth and drive local economic development.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 23 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin says Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry scheme has failed

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has claimed the government's Nkoko Nkitinkiti poultry initiative is failing, stating that the Minister for Food and Agriculture acknowledged some beneficiaries have slaughtered and consumed the birds distributed to them for rearing instead of using them for farming and income generation.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. National Seed Council calls for stronger seed sector collaboration

    The National Seed Council is calling for stronger collaboration among government regulators, research institutions, private seed companies, and agro-dealers to build a resilient seed sector and improve agricultural productivity in Ghana. The Council is touring the country to assess seed production, distribution, and certification activities while identifying infrastructure challenges and opportunities for private investment and digital technologies.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Poultry farmer calls for processing plant in Eastern Region

    An agripreneur in Asene Manso Akroso District has appealed to the government to establish a poultry processing plant to address marketing challenges facing local farmers. He said the facility would provide a ready market for producers and make poultry farming more attractive to youth.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. National Seed Council meets stakeholders on sector challenges

    The National Seed Council held a stakeholder engagement in Tamale with seed growers, distributors, producers, researchers, and farmers to address challenges and opportunities in the seed sector. The Council's chairman said it is evaluating local seed growers' capacity, distribution networks, and certification frameworks while noting infrastructure deficits like modern processing and cold storage facilities.

    12 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Ghana launches GH¢100m agricultural fund for skills and innovation

    The Minister of Food and Agriculture has launched the Ghana Agriculture Fund for Education and Transformation (GAFET), a GH¢100 million fund designed to support skills development, innovation, mechanisation, and agricultural enterprise, as well as institutions training agricultural engineers, researchers, and agribusiness leaders as part of the government's Feed Ghana Programme.

    12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Government allocates 750 acres to 118 Russian-trained graduates

    The government has allocated 750 acres of irrigated land at Konadu in the Kwahu East District to 118 Ghanaian graduates trained in Russia to establish a commercial vegetable production project under the Feed Ghana Programme. The allocation, part of an agreement between the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the African Agribusiness Consortium, is intended to help graduates apply their skills, boost food production, create jobs, and reduce food imports.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 1 August

  1. MP distributes 3,500 bags of fertiliser to Ningo-Prampram farmers

    Samuel Nartey George, MP for Ningo-Prampram, distributed 3,500 bags of 50-kilogramme fertiliser to crop farmers in his constituency under the government's Feed Ghana Programme, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and food security.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. 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

  2. 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

  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

Friday 17 July

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  1. 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

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