Ghana continues to face concerns about food prices and reliance on imports, particularly for processed goods and staple foods during shortages. Rising input costs and post-harvest losses have affected farmers, while youth unemployment has limited participation in agriculture.
In his New Year message, President Mahama said the government intends to scale up agricultural reforms to make Ghana food-sufficient.
He said the country must transform agriculture from subsistence farming into a commercially viable sector capable of meeting domestic demand and creating jobs.
“We shall make Ghana food self-sufficient and transform agriculture from subsistence to a thriving commercial enterprise through mechanisation, value addition, and market access.”
Ghana has implemented programmes in the past to boost food production, including expansion of irrigation, subsidies, and processing support. However, inconsistent rainfall, high costs of fertiliser, and limited mechanisation continue to affect productivity.
President Mahama said renewed reforms will focus on boosting yields, increasing processing capacity, and shifting agriculture toward value-added production that keeps more revenue within the country.
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