{
  "id": 19833846,
  "title": "Gov’t to invest US$3 Billion in commercial agriculture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/govt-to-invest-us-3-billion-in-commercial-agriculture",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:15:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/govt-to-invest-us3-billion-in-commercial-agriculture/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed a US$3 billion investment in commercial agriculture as part of Pillar two of the New Economy Programme. This initiative aims to bolster jobs, food security, and industrial growth. Key components of the strategy include constructing the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam at a cost of $1 billion, which will irrigate 25,000 hectares of farmland, create facilities for 1,000 fish cages within the reservoir, and support year-round vegetable production. Additionally, eight integrated agricultural industries and Rice Development Hubs will be established across various regions in Ghana, targeting rice yields of 5 to 6 metric tonnes per hectare and creating around 125,000 jobs. The government plans to ensure public procurement laws prioritize Ghana-grown rice and other staples. Efforts will also be made to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production, poultry, maize, soya bean, and oil palm industries by 2030 and 2032, respectively.",
  "summary": "The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a US$3 billion investment in commercial agriculture under Pillar two of the New Economy Programme. Presenting the 2027 Budget, Dr. Forson said agriculture will be a key driver of jobs, food security and industrial growth. A key plank of the strategy is the construction of … The post Gov’t to invest US$3 Billion in commercial…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}