Ghana launches free fertiliser programme to aid struggling farmers in 2023
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a free fertiliser programme for Ghanaian farmers in 2023. The move comes after many struggled with heavy losses during last year's food glut. The initiative was revealed at a sod-cutting event in the Afram Plains South Constituency.
The 2022 harvest saw a massive surplus of key crops like cereals, grains, and vegetables. Prices at farm gates plummeted as supply far outstripped demand, leaving many smallholders with unsold or wasted produce. Farmers, particularly those with limited resources, faced significant financial setbacks as a result.
In response, President Mahama has instructed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to provide fertilisers at no cost this year. The decision marks a shift from the usual system of subsidised imports. Officials aim to help farmers recover from last season's difficulties and stabilise production. The free fertiliser scheme forms part of a larger push to strengthen agriculture nationwide. The government's focus includes supporting small-scale growers and improving productivity to safeguard food supplies across Ghana.
The programme will distribute fertilisers without charge to registered farmers throughout 2023. It follows a year of economic strain for many in the sector due to oversupply and falling prices. Authorities hope the measure will ease recovery and encourage stable crop production in the coming seasons.
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