Ghana’s government plans to introduce a major agricultural initiative, the Ghana Food Brigade, by the end of December as part of efforts to strengthen food production and improve national food security. The announcement was made by Minister of Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku during the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Monday, November 24.
As part of the programme, 10,000 young people will be deployed through the National Service Scheme over a four-year period to support agricultural activities across the country. According to Opoku, a portion of each annual intake will be absorbed as permanent staff of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, helping to expand the country’s agricultural extension workforce and provide consistent support to farmers.
The initiative aims to equip young Ghanaians with hands-on skills in modern farming practices while ensuring that communities receive technical guidance needed to increase productivity. The minister said the Food Brigade would serve as a central component of Ghana’s long-term strategy to modernise agriculture, reduce food imports, and promote economic opportunities within the sector.
“The Ghana Food Brigade is expected to be launched before the end of December,” Opoku said, noting that the programme forms part of broader reforms designed to build a skilled and sustainable agricultural labour force. He added that strengthening extension services through the recruitment of trained youth will help address longstanding gaps that have affected productivity across farming communities.
The Food Brigade aligns with national plans to modernise the agricultural sector through improved technology, greater investment in training, and expanded support systems for farmers as Ghana works toward a more resilient food economy.
Source:Africa Publicity
