Ghana’s agriculture modernization efforts are advancing steadily, with key initiatives such as Farmer Service Centers, Farm Banks, and the Feed Ghana Program playing central roles. According to Dr. Frank Ackah, Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast’s Department of Crop Science, strategic investments in irrigation and collaboration with the private sector are crucial to ensuring year-round food production and long-term agricultural sustainability.
Dr. Ackah emphasizes that private sector participation is key to scaling up productivity, particularly in seed production, mechanization, irrigation systems, and agro-financing. He reassures stakeholders that the approaching rainy season will not hinder the program’s progress, citing the government’s irrigation projects, which will allow farmers to produce beyond seasonal constraints. Additionally, the home gardening program will enable households to cultivate essential crops irrespective of weather conditions, reducing dependence on market supplies.
“Irrigation will eliminate seasonal farming cycles, ensuring stable food production, while the home gardening initiative promotes household-level crop cultivation, lessening reliance on external food sources,” Dr. Ackah explained in an interview with The High Street Journal.
Dr. Ackah also noted that the establishment of Farmer Service Centers will increase access to mechanization, inputs, and advisory support. Farm Banks will simplify land acquisition for commercial farming investments, and the Feed Ghana Program will focus on boosting the domestic production of staple crops like maize, rice, soybeans, and sorghum, reducing reliance on food imports.
He underscores that agriculture remains a key pillar of Ghana’s economy, and successful policy execution, infrastructure development, and strong industry partnerships are essential for transforming the sector, securing food self-sufficiency, and enhancing global agribusiness competitiveness
