As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen food security, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has unveiled government plans to rehabilitate and expand irrigation systems covering more than 229,000 hectares of farmland.
The initiative is expected to significantly boost agricultural productivity and reduce the nation’s reliance on food imports.
Speaking at the 2025 Sustainable Food Systems Summit, organized by the UN Global Compact Network Ghana in collaboration with the United Nations, Mr. Opoku highlighted the government’s commitment under its Feed Ghana Agenda.
He noted that 100,000 hectares of irrigation projects are being prioritized within the current four-year term, while 10 new dams are being constructed with support from the French Embassy and the European Union.
“These efforts will not only transform Ghana’s agricultural sector but also create more opportunities for women and youth in farming, while reducing the importation of crops such as tomatoes,” he stated.
The summit brought together stakeholders to explore strategies for building resilient and inclusive food systems in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It featured policy dialogues, showcases of agricultural innovations, and investment discussions across agriculture, climate action, and other sectors to drive sustainable development and improve public health outcomes.
Source: Williams Nsiah
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