In a landmark ceremony, President John Dramani Mahama has officially cut the sod for the construction of Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Afram Plains, marking a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural transformation agenda. The Centre represents a decisive shift from subsistence farming to a modern, mechanised, and commercially viable agricultural sector.
According to President Mahama, the initiative is a strategic national investment that will address longstanding challenges facing Ghana’s agricultural sector, including limited access to mechanisation, inadequate storage, weak extension services, and poor market linkages. The Farmer Services Centre will function as a comprehensive one-stop hub, providing farmers with access to mechanised equipment, inputs, training, soil testing, storage facilities, and reliable market opportunities.
The Centre is a flagship programme of the government, with plans to establish 50 such centres nationwide, 11 of which are set to commence this year. President Mahama highlighted the strategic importance of the Afram Plains as a key agricultural growth corridor, citing its vast arable land and strong potential for crop and livestock production.
“This is how we transform agriculture through practical, targeted investments,” President Mahama stated, adding that the initiative reflects a clear vision to build a modern, productive, and food-secure Ghana. He further stressed the importance of public-private partnerships, commending B5 Plus Group Limited for its collaboration.
The project is expected to enhance productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and improve incomes for farmers, particularly the youth. The government has reiterated its commitment to climate-resilient agriculture, expanded irrigation, rural infrastructure development, and value addition.
As Ghana embarks on this agricultural revolution, the nation is poised to reap the benefits of a modern and productive agricultural sector.
Source: #ResettingGhana #MahamaThePresident
Author: Korkor Anumu
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