The government intends to build 250 Farm Service Centers nationwide within the next four years as part of initiatives to boost agricultural productivity and assist farmers, according to Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture John Dumelo.
He states that the program is a component of larger government initiatives meant to give farmers the infrastructure and incentives they need to increase productivity and boost efficiency.
He stated that the first set of Farm Service Centers in the Afram Plains will be inaugurated by President John Dramani Mahama within the next one to two weeks, signalling the start of the program’s statewide deployment.
“The farm service centres are going to be established for farmers to have access to mechanisation, seeds, fertilisers, technical assistance, and other support services.”
He stated that the government intends to start construction on perhaps 11 to 12 centers this year as part of the project’s initial phase while speaking on Joy News on Monday, March 9.
“Everywhere in the world, most governments bring in incentives for farmers to be able to thrive, and that is exactly what this government is doing,” he stated.
Farm Service Centers are institutions designed to assist farmers by offering shared agricultural services, such as farm supplies, machinery, and extension support, with the goal of lowering production costs while increasing productivity and yields.
Source: newsthemegh.com