Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says government agricultural interventions are not only strengthening national food systems but are also directly improving household livelihoods, boosting incomes, and enhancing food security for millions of Ghanaian families.
Speaking at the 41st Ghana National Farmers’ Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, the Minister noted that positive changes in crop yields, market access, and food supply chains are now being felt in homes across both rural and urban communities.
“Our policies are affecting homes,” Opoku said. “Families are experiencing real improvements — from better food availability to increased earnings for farmers, processors, traders, and all those along the value chain.”
He explained that targeted government programmes, including support for smallholder farmers, mechanisation expansion, irrigation development, and enhanced extension services, are helping households become more resilient amid rising food demand and climate pressures.
Opoku highlighted that scientific research and data-driven planning have guided recent policy decisions, ensuring that interventions respond directly to the needs of farmers and consumers.
He added that many communities are now witnessing reduced post-harvest losses, higher productivity, and improved access to quality seeds and fertilisers — benefits that ripple directly into household welfare.
“These policy gains mean more food on the table, more stable incomes, and stronger rural economies,” he said.
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining these gains and intensifying efforts to modernise agriculture through technology and innovation, praising Ghanaian farmers and fishers for their resilience and dedication.
He emphasised that the government’s work ultimately supports the livelihoods of the families who feed the nation.
