Source: Africa Publicity
Ghana’s annual importation of nearly $400 million worth of chicken is a source of shame for the country, according to President John Dramani Mahama.
The President made this known during the launch of the Feed Ghana Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at boosting the nation’s agricultural sector.
Key Components of Feed Ghana Programme:
– Livestock Development: Improve cattle production and small ruminants, including goats and sheep, and provide access to high-quality breeds.
– Agro Production Enclaves and Infrastructure: Develop irrigation systems, improve road infrastructure, provide power supply, and establish warehousing facilities to attract private investment.
– Smart Agriculture: Establish farmers’ service centers nationwide, offering essential services like mechanization, quality inputs, financial support, market access, and training.
– Grains and Legumes Development: Increase production of maize, rice, soya beans, and sorghum for consumption, agro-processing, and export.
– Vegetable Development Project (‘Yeredua’): Promote local cultivation of vegetables to reduce imports.
– Institutional Farming: Empower households and communities to cultivate vegetables, and support institutions like Senior High Schools in crop production and livestock farming.
– Poultry Industry Revitalization (‘Nkoko Nketenkete’ project): Support 54 individuals to produce four million birds, amounting to 10,000 metric tons of chicken.
Call to Action
President Mahama emphasized the need for unity and shared commitment in transforming Ghana’s agriculture sector, a key driver of national growth and prosperity. He called on farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions, and development partners to collaborate to achieve the programme’s objectives. The President expressed optimism about the programme’s potential for success, despite acknowledging challenges in the sector.
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