Ghana Aims to Slash Food Imports with Ambitious Agricultural Revamp
Ghana is transforming its agricultural sector, aiming to reduce food imports and boost local production. Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, speaking at the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, highlighted the government's commitment to this shift, inspired by Dr. Borlaug's legacy.
Ghana spends over USD 2 billion annually on food imports, a figure the government is determined to reduce. The Feed Ghana Programme and the new Agricultural Risk Management Strategy are key initiatives targeting high-value commodities like poultry, tomato, and maize. These programmes aim to address structural weaknesses in agriculture and empower women and youth in the sector.
The Grow24 Programme, launched under the leadership of Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina at the African Development Bank, focuses on modernising agricultural value chains and strengthening agro-manufacturing. This aligns with Ghana's goal of moving from exporting raw materials to producing high-value finished goods, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
With nearly two out of every five Ghanaians depending on agriculture for their livelihoods, the sector's central role in national development is clear. The government's commitment to empowering women and youth, along with strategic initiatives like the Feed Ghana Programme and Grow24, signals a promising future for Ghana's agricultural industry.
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