Agric Minister engages Ga Mantse on agriculture transformation agenda
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has begun engagements with traditional authorities as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in advancing Ghana’s agricultural transformation agenda.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has initiated discussions with traditional authorities to enhance cooperation in Ghana's agricultural transformation plan. During a visit to the Ga Mantse, Nii Teiko Tsuru II, the Minister emphasized the vital role of traditional leaders in supporting farming communities and improving communication with the Ministry.
The Ga Mantse expressed his support for closer collaboration and urged the Ministry to prioritize maize production, considering its significance to the Ga community's food requirements. He also reassured the Minister of the Ga State's ongoing backing. In the meeting, Opoku outlined the Ministry's objective to make agriculture more lucrative to entice younger generations.
He highlighted the Feed Ghana Programme and announced that maize production had reached 4.6 million tonnes in 2025, surpassing the estimated national demand of approximately 3.6 million tonnes.
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