President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s firm commitment to comprehensively transforming Ghana’s agricultural sector, stressing that the country can no longer afford its heavy dependence on food imports.
Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho, the President described agriculture as the backbone of the economy and outlined key interventions under the government’s new transformation agenda including the Feed Ghana Programme, expanded irrigation projects, mechanisation through Farmer Service Centres, and targeted support for vegetable production and agro-processing.
Mahama noted that Ghana spends nearly US$3 billion annually on food imports, a situation he described as unacceptable for a country with vast arable land. He assured farmers that his government is prioritizing modern, science-backed policies aimed at boosting yields, reducing post-harvest losses, stabilizing food prices, and creating sustainable jobs across rural communities.
According to him, the goal is to build a resilient agricultural sector capable of ensuring food security, economic growth, and long-term national self-sufficiency.