The government is adopting technology-driven approaches to enhance productivity in agriculture, as the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has outlined new interventions under the Feed Ghana Program to scale efficiency, improve output, and strengthen national food systems.
The Ministry has distributed 40,000 bags of inorganic fertilisers, five agricultural drones, and nearly 8,000 cartons of organic fertilisers to farmers nationwide under the programme. The intervention, presented in Accra, is targeted at “increasing food production,” “improving farm productivity,” and “strengthening food security” as part of efforts to reinforce agricultural output and stability.
Eric Opoku indicated that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to “modernise agriculture,” “reduce food imports,” and “create jobs,” while also making farming more attractive, particularly to “young people.” He further noted that the Feed Ghana Programme is geared towards building a “stronger, more efficient, and resilient agricultural sector” to support national food systems and economic growth.
According to the Ministry, the fertilisers were handed over to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana for onward distribution to member farmers, particularly those who may not access inputs through district-level channels. Additional supplies are also being deployed through district agricultural offices across all regions to widen coverage and improve access.
The introduction of agricultural drones forms part of the shift toward “modern, data-driven farming practices,” with the technology expected to support farmers through crop monitoring, “early detection of pests and diseases,” and improved “better decision-making” on farms. The integration of such tools is intended to enhance precision agriculture and reduce production inefficiencies.
In addition, the programme includes the distribution of organic fertilisers to selected farmer groups and irrigation schemes to promote soil health and ensure sustainable production over time, aligning with longer-term environmental and productivity objectives within the sector.
