Government is preparing to establish 250 Farm Service Centres nationwide over the next four years to improve agricultural productivity and provide stronger support systems for farmers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, revealed that the initiative is part of a broader strategy by the administration of John Dramani Mahama to enhance farming operations through better access to modern inputs and services.
According to him, the programme will officially begin soon, with the President expected to perform the sod-cutting ceremony for the first group of centres in the Afram Plains within the next couple of weeks.
The centres will provide farmers with a range of essential services, including farm machinery for mechanised agriculture, improved seeds, fertilisers, and professional technical guidance. These services are expected to help farmers increase yields while reducing operational challenges.
Speaking on Joy News on Monday, March 9, Mr Dumelo explained that the government plans to start construction on about 11 to 12 centres during the first phase of the project this year.
He emphasised that supporting farmers with incentives and infrastructure is a common practice in many countries and noted that the government is determined to replicate such measures to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector.
Farm Service Centres are designed to operate as shared service hubs where farmers can access equipment, inputs and agricultural extension services. The initiative is expected to lower production costs, improve efficiency and ultimately increase food production across the country.
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