The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) will begin distributing 40,000 bags of fertiliser to peasant farmers across the country on Tuesday, as part of the government’s efforts to boost agricultural production and ensure food security.
The intervention is a component of a larger plan to provide smallholder farmers with the necessary inputs to boost yields and improve livelihoods, according to Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku.
The Minister contends that thousands of farmers, especially those who grow staple food crops, will profit from the fertiliser delivery.
To encourage cutting-edge, technologically advanced farming methods, the Ministry will send agricultural drones to specific farming areas in addition to providing fertiliser support.
In order to help farmers increase productivity while lowering production costs, the drones will be utilised for crop monitoring, precision spraying, field mapping, and early pest and disease detection.
Mr. Opoku stated that the effort reflects the government’s commitment to modernising agriculture via innovation and targeted assistance programs that increase production and sustainability.
He stated that “Improving access to fertilizers and modern farming technologies remains critical to increasing food production, strengthening the agricultural value chain, and reducing post-harvest losses.”
The Minister expressed optimism that the intervention will improve farmers’ incomes nationwide and make a substantial contribution to Ghana’s food security agenda.
During the official launch on Tuesday, the Ministry is anticipated to give further information on the distribution procedure, recipient selection standards, and drone deployment plans.
Source: newsthemegh.com