President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Vegetable Development Project, a key component of the Feed Ghana initiative, aimed at reducing vegetable imports, creating jobs, and strengthening national food self-sufficiency.
The launch took place at Kukuom in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region.
The project, known as the Vegetable Development (Yeredua) Project, will be rolled out across all major food-producing regions. It will provide farmers with improved seedlings, solar-powered irrigation systems, and technical support to help them meet production targets and international market standards.
According to President Mahama, the initiative is designed to address seasonal shortages, expand export potential, and generate thousands of jobs. Registered farmers will receive specialized training and be linked to both local and international buyers.
He emphasized that the project will promote year-round farming, helping to eliminate vegetable scarcity during the dry season. The program will also focus on expanding the production of onions and tomatoes, two commodities that heavily contribute to Ghana’s import bill, through modern agricultural practices.
Under the first phase, solar-powered irrigation facilities will be installed on 60 hectares of land across six communities. A modern packhouse will also be built to enhance sorting, grading, and quality control of harvested produce.
President Mahama added that officers have already been designated to help secure reliable markets for farmers’ produce, ensuring sustainability and profitability.
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