By Ghana Eye Report
President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday unveiled the ‘Feed Ghana Programme’ as a key component of his administration’s broader initiative to transform agriculture and strengthen Ghana’s economic resilience.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Techiman, in the Bono East region, President Mahama emphasized the need for bold and decisive action to reposition agriculture at the heart of Ghana’s development agenda.
“Mr. Chairman, the time has come for bold and decisive actions. We must no longer treat agriculture as an afterthought. Agriculture must be placed at the center of our national economic transformation,” said the President.
He explained that the ‘Feed Ghana Programme’ forms the foundation of a larger strategy dubbed the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA) which seeks to modernize and expand the agricultural sector to create jobs, reduce food inflation, and ensure long-term food security.
The President further emphasized that the programme will serve as an umbrella framework under which all agricultural projects and interventions will be implemented and that It focuses on increasing food production, promoting modern farming practices, improving agricultural infrastructure, and establishing agro-industrial zones across the country.
He also addressed the global changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, warning that rising protectionism and new trade tensions necessitate a rethinking of national food strategies.
“Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has shifted. Global protectionism is rising. Tariff wars are being waged among the world powers, and new trade tensions are emerging between nations,” he added.
President Mahama stressed that the Feed Ghana Programme is not only timely but also a demonstration of his government’s intent to invest in the country’s agricultural potential.
Prior to the 2024 general election, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) promised in its manifesto to introduce a ‘Feed Ghana Programme to increasing agricultural production for food security.
“The Feed Ghana Programme will ensure food security by promoting ‘smart’ agriculture to boost local food production for consumption.
We will implement a Transformational Grains Development (TGD) Project to increase the local production of maize, rice, soya beans, sorghum, and other staples for domestic consumption and processing; improve the production of roots and tubers through investments in research and the adoption of locally manufactured and approved technology.” Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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