Bryan Acheampong: 800,000 farmers to benefit from food grants from 10 October
The minister stated that farmers in the affected regions would receive 25kg of rice and 100kg of maize as part of the government’s relief effort
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has announced the distribution of food grants to over 800,000 farmers in the eight most affected regions beginning 10 October.
He made the announcement at the minister’s press briefing while delivering an update on the implementation of measures to address the effect of the dry spell in Accra on Tuesday (1 October).
The minister stated that farmers in the affected regions would receive 25kg of rice and 100kg of maize as part of the government’s relief effort.
“Additionally, an online grain market is being set up to allow the public to conveniently purchase maize and rice at affordable prices starting 10 October” Acheampong said.
He added that the distribution of inputs and food grants will be managed through the Ghana Agriculture and Agribusiness Platform (GhAAP), ensuring transparency and accountability.
“A team of 3,000 personnel has been deployed nationwide to register farmers and ensure no one is left out of the relief programmes,” he noted.
On long-term solutions, the Minister added that the government is calling for continued investment in agricultural resilience, with a focus on irrigation and long-term grain storage.
He emphasised that the Planting for Food and Jobs Phase 2 initiative will be crucial in safeguarding the country’s future food security.
“The Government has committed to an annual irrigation investment of GHC3 billion over the next decade, alongside a goal of increasing grain storage capacity by 100,000 metric tons per year for the next 16 years”, He stressed.
Acheampong, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, including the World Bank, ECOWAS, and local partners, for their support in addressing the crisis.
“The dry spell underscores the importance of long-term agricultural planning and investments. The government, with support from international partners, is committed to ensuring our farmers are equipped to withstand future shocks”, the Minister of Food and Agriculture said.
The government’s response, he assured, is expected to provide much-needed relief to farmers and stabilise the food supply in the coming months.
Reporting by Clankson Acheampong in Accra
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