The National Service Authority (NSA) has said that many of Ghana’s youth are open to agriculture but lack awareness opportunities; therefore, it is intensifying efforts to empower Ghanaian youth through practical agribusiness training aimed at reducing food imports and building a self-reliant economy.
Ms. Angela Ohene-Boateng, Head of Monitoring and Evaluation at the NSA, said the agency is leveraging demonstration farms to equip National Service personnel with modern farming and agribusiness skills.
The farms focus on the production of maize, rice, soya, poultry, catfish, and pigs, and are part of a broader strategy to develop entrepreneurial pathways for young people in agriculture.
“Our goal is to drastically cut down food imports by developing practical skills and business models that National Service personnel can replicate,” Ms. Ohene-Boateng explained.
She noted that interest in agriculture is growing among young Ghanaians, but awareness of opportunities remains limited.
“Many young people are open to working in agriculture, but we need to do more to educate them about the potential and support systems available,” she said.
The NSA’s agri training highlights how public sector-led training can close the gap between youth unemployment and Ghana’s underperforming agricultural sector.
It also demonstrates how partnerships between government, educational institutions, and private actors can build a new generation of agri-entrepreneurs.
