
Four key interventions under Feed Ghana Programme announced.
The effectiveness of the Feed Ghana Programme relies heavily on its efficient execution. This is according to Edward Kareweh, the previous General Secretary of GAWU.
The initiative aims to aid 50 farmers this year. They will rear four million birds as part of the ‘Nkukoko Nkitikiti’ project. This project aims to produce 10,000 metric tons of chicken.
In an interview with Citi News, Edward Kareweh emphasised the need to engage relevant parties to guarantee the program’s success.
According to the speaker, management is a significant issue in our country. The success of the poultry industry depends on your abilities as a manager. You must ensure that all resources allocated for this purpose are utilised properly. Aim for optimal results.
On April 12, President John Dramani Mahama announced the key measures of the recently launched ‘Feed Ghana Programme’. This flagship initiative aims to modernise agriculture, enhance food security, and contribute to Ghana’s economic growth.
According to him, the initiative is a vital part of his larger Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA). This agenda aims to generate employment. It also seeks to curb food inflation and enhance livelihoods through sustainable agricultural methods.
Four key interventions were revealed as part of the programme:
- Promotion of Smart Agriculture: Mahama said the government would establish Farmer Service Centers nationwide. These centres will provide mechanisation services, quality inputs, financing, market access, primary processing, and training for farmers.
The programme will create “farm banks” or land banks in designated irrigable zones. This initiative aims to support young agricultural entrepreneurs. It will also boost national food production.
- Grains and Legumes Development Project: The second intervention focuses on scaling up the production of maise, rice, soybean, and sorghum. These crops will be cultivated for local consumption, agro-processing, and export.
Special emphasis will be placed on sorghum due to its potential as a raw material for the brewing industry. The project will also support the feed industry, essential to poultry and livestock production.
- Vegetable Development Project—’Yiridya’: To reduce vegetable imports from neighboring countries, the programme will promote controlled-environment farming. It will use greenhouse technology as well as urban and peri-urban agriculture.
Mahama encouraged schools and households to establish vegetable gardens to grow tomatoes, onions, garden eggs, okra, and peppers. He recalled the success of past initiatives such as “Operation Feed Yourself.” He highlighted how backyard gardens once played a key role in household food security.
“We will encourage community gardens to enhance nutrition and household incomes,” he said.
- Institutional Farming: The final component aims to engage schools, especially senior high schools, with available crop and livestock farming land. The goal is to improve the quality of meals served to students and reduce food costs.
Institutions will be supported in raising goats, sheep, and cattle to supplement the School Feeding Programme. Mahama added that the initiative will help students view agriculture as a viable and rewarding career.
President Mahama emphasised that these interventions will revitalise the agricultural sector. They will enhance self-reliance. They will also position Ghana as a key player in regional food markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
The triumphant realisation of Feed Ghana relies heavily on efficient management, as emphasised by Edward Kareweh.
Edward Kareweh was the previous General Secretary of GAWU. He stated that the effectiveness of the Feed Ghana Programme relies heavily on efficient execution.
The initiative aims to aid 50 farmers this year. They will rear four million birds as part of the ‘Nkukoko Nkitikiti’ project. This will produce 10,000 metric tons of chicken.
In an interview with Citi News, Edward Kareweh emphasised the need to engage relevant parties to guarantee the program’s success.
According to the speaker, management is a significant issue in our country. The success of the poultry industry hinges on your abilities as a manager. It is your responsibility to ensure that all resources allocated for this purpose are utilised properly. You must achieve optimal results with these resources.
On April 12, President John Dramani Mahama announced the key measures of the recently launched ‘Feed Ghana Programme’. This flagship initiative aims to modernise agriculture, enhance food security, and contribute to Ghana’s economic growth.
According to him, the initiative is a vital part of his larger Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA). Its goals include generating employment, curbing food inflation, and enhancing livelihoods through sustainable agricultural methods.
Four key interventions were revealed as part of the programme:
- Promotion of Smart Agriculture: Mahama said the government would establish Farmer Service Centers nationwide. These centres will provide mechanisation services, quality inputs, financing, market access, primary processing, and training for farmers.
Additionally, the programme will create “farm banks” or land banks in designated irrigable zones. This initiative aims to support young agricultural entrepreneurs. It will also boost national food production.
- Grains and Legumes Development Project: The second intervention focuses on scaling up the production of maise, rice, soybean, and sorghum. These crops will be cultivated for local consumption, agro-processing, and export.
Special emphasis will be placed on sorghum due to its potential as a raw material for the brewing industry. The project will also support the feed industry, essential to poultry and livestock production.
- Vegetable Development Project—’Yiridya’: The programme aims to reduce vegetable imports from neighboring countries. It will promote controlled-environment farming using greenhouse technology. Additionally, it will support urban and peri-urban agriculture.
Mahama encouraged schools and households to establish vegetable gardens to grow tomatoes, onions, garden eggs, okra, and peppers. He recalled the success of past initiatives. “Operation Feed Yourself” was one such initiative. It highlighted how backyard gardens once played a key role in household food security.
“We will encourage community gardens to enhance nutrition and household incomes,” he said.
- Institutional Farming: The final component aims to engage schools, especially senior high schools, with available crop and livestock farming land. The goal is to improve the quality of meals served to students and reduce food costs.
Institutions will be supported in raising goats, sheep, and cattle to supplement the School Feeding Programme. Mahama added that the initiative will help students view agriculture as a viable and rewarding career.
President Mahama emphasised that these interventions will revitalise the agricultural sector. They will enhance self-reliance. They will position Ghana as a key player in regional food markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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