The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is launching an ambitious plan to deploy 5,000 graduates from agricultural and veterinary colleges nationwide.
These graduates, many of whom have been unemployed since 2015, will be tasked with supporting farmers in adopting modern farming techniques and boosting productivity.
According to the sector Minister, Eric Opoku, this initiative is part of the government’s flagship Feed Ghana programme, aimed at modernising agriculture and bridging the gap between research and practical farming.
“We are deploying our extension officers, and as we mentioned last Saturday, we are bringing on board 5,000 graduates from agricultural and veterinary colleges—many of whom have been home since 2015 without employment,” the Minister stated in an interview with Citi Business News.
“We want all of them to be part of the Feed Ghana initiative.”
The graduates will be stationed at farms across the country, where they will assist farmers in implementing cutting-edge agricultural practices. “We want to close the gap between agricultural research and the actual practices on farms,” Hon. Opoku emphasised.
“These graduates will play a critical role in introducing modern farming techniques to local farmers.”
In a bid to enhance local rice production, Ghana has received a donation of 300 tonnes of high-quality rice seeds from the Korean government. The seeds, sourced from KOPIA, a Korean agricultural research agency with a presence in Ghana, are specifically suited for the country’s soil conditions.
“We are distributing high-quality rice and maize seeds that have been approved as best suited for our soil,” Minister Opoku said. “The donation of 300 tonnes of rice seeds comes from KOPIA—a Korean agricultural research agency based in Ghana. Distribution has started in the southern sector, where the farming season is currently underway. We’re also preparing to supply the northern regions when the season begins in May.”
This initiative aligns with the government’s efforts to promote youth involvement in agribusiness, recognizing the sector’s potential for driving economic prosperity in rural communities.
