President John Dramani Mahama has announced the rollout of 11 new Farmer Service Centres as part of a nationwide plan to modernise agriculture and improve access to mechanisation services for smallholder farmers.
The announcement was made on Monday, July 28, 2025, during the National Agribusiness Dialogue held under the theme “Resetting Agribusiness for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Growth.”
President Mahama said the initiative is part of the government’s broader “Big Push” agenda aimed at strengthening agribusiness, boosting productivity, and supporting Ghana’s 24-hour economy vision through targeted investments and industrial policy.
He revealed that the Ministry of Finance has approved funding for the first phase of the initiative, with 11 of 50 centres set to be established in key farming zones across the country.
“These centres will provide mechanisation support—such as access to tractors and other equipment—to farmers, without requiring them to purchase or maintain the machinery,” the president stated.
“What farmers really need is not ownership, but access to the services these machines provide.”
Registered farmers will be able to request services during the farming season through these centres. Technical agencies will be engaged to operate and maintain the equipment to ensure smooth service delivery.
President Mahama also announced plans to prioritise locally produced goods in public procurement as part of efforts to boost domestic production.
“The government is compiling a comprehensive list of Ghanaian-made products, including agro-processed goods, to ensure they are prioritised in procurement,” he said.
Source: AdomOnline
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