Ghana is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices in order to change its agricultural landscape.
To improve the productivity and sustainability of the agricultural sector, Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is moving forward with a number of important projects in 2025. The following are the main projects the group will be working on this year:
- Savannah Zone Agricultural Productivity Improvement Project (SAPIP)
Through the promotion of sustainable land and water management techniques, SAPIP seeks to increase agricultural output in Ghana’s savannah regions. The project’s main goals include raising staple crop yields and enhancing farmers’ standard of living.
- GCAP, or the Ghana Commercial Agriculture Project
GCAP aims to improve infrastructure, make land more accessible, and encourage investment in commercial agriculture. The project’s objectives are to incorporate smallholder farmers into commercial value chains and draw in private sector investments.
- Outgrower and Value Chain Fund (OVCF)
The OVCF provides financial support to small and medium-scale farmers and agribusinesses. By offering credit facilities, the fund aims to enhance agricultural value chains and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
- Ghana Peri-urban Vegetables Value Chain Project (GPVVCP)
Operating under GCAP, the GPVVCP focuses on improving vegetable production in peri-urban areas. Funded by a $2.85 million grant from the Japan Social Development Fund through the World Bank, the project aims to enhance the livelihoods of small-scale vegetable farmers by improving production techniques and market access.
- Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (MAG) Program
The MAG program provides direct funding to the Government of Ghana to improve food security and modernize the agriculture sector. It seeks to implement a comprehensive market-oriented approach to farming and strengthen agricultural extension services, benefiting approximately 2.8 million farm households nationwide.
- Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) Initiative
The PFJ initiative is a five-year program designed to increase the production of staple crops and reduce food imports. It also aims to create employment opportunities for the youth by providing inputs such as seeds and fertilizers to farmers at subsidized rates.
- Cocoa Sector Initiatives
To support cocoa farmers, the government increased the farmgate price for cocoa by nearly 45% for the 2024/25 season, raising it from 33,120 cedis to 48,000 cedis per metric ton. This move aims to enhance farmers’ incomes and curb cocoa bean smuggling.
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According to the Ministry, these projects reflect its commitment to transforming Ghana’s agricultural landscape by promoting sustainable practices, enhancing productivity, and improving the livelihoods of farmers.
