Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku has stated that Ghana’s agricultural future depends on empowering farmers to take the lead across the entire agri-space.
He said farmers should not remain passive participants but must be positioned at the forefront of innovation, value-chain development and national food security efforts.
Speaking at the 41st National Farmers Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, the Minister also praised the resilience and ingenuity of farmers and fishers, noting that their work is central to Ghana’s economic transformation.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, permit me to commend the hardworking farmers and fishers gathered here. Their innovation and resilience continue to inspire our work at the Ministry, whether through improved seed adoption, sustainable livestock practices, irrigation use, mechanization, or agro-processing, to have proven that agriculture remains a powerful engine for building a robust, sustainable, and circular economy,” he said.
“Today, we celebrate you. But beyond today, we shall continue to support and invest in your success. The Ghanaian farmer must not be a mere participant, but the leader of the entire agri-space.Mr Opoku highlighted the progress made under the Feed Ghana programme, including expanded irrigation, mechanisation support, reforms in seed and fertilizer distribution, livestock improvement, and value chain development.”
He credited close collaboration between the Ministry and research institutions for ensuring that policies are science-driven and impactful.
He also acknowledged major private-sector partners and sponsors—such as ADB, Glico, Stanbic Bank, and Sino Machinery—for demonstrating strong confidence in Ghana’s agricultural future.
“We applaud all participating institutions for their leadership and commitment. Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, Ghana is endowed with enormous agricultural potential and with the right investment and determined leadership.”
He urged Corporate Ghana to deepen partnerships with the Ministry to help scale innovations, strengthen value chains, and empower farmers.
Concluding, he reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring that farmers and fishers remain leaders of the agricultural space, and celebrated them for sustaining the nation and driving collective progress.
