Govt to Roll Out Farm Service Centres to Support Farmers

Government is set to expand support for farmers through the establishment of a network of farm service centres across the country, a move aimed at strengthening agricultural productivity and improving access to key farming inputs.

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, disclosed that work on several of the facilities will begin soon, with the first phase expected to start in the Afram Plains. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance food production and improve the efficiency of the agricultural sector.

Speaking in a media interview Mr. Dumelo explained that the President is expected to officially launch the first set of projects by cutting the sod for the construction of the centres.

According to him, the Afram Plains area has been selected for the initial rollout, with the sod-cutting ceremony likely to take place within the next two weeks.

Mr. Dumelo revealed that government plans to commence work on about 11 to 12 farm service centres within the year as part of the first phase of the programme. Over the course of the government’s four-year term, he said, authorities intend to establish several such centres across the country to serve farmers in different regions.

He noted that the facilities will function as agricultural support hubs where farmers can access mechanisation services, fertilisers, improved seeds and other essential farm inputs. In addition, the centres will provide technical assistance and guidance to farmers to help increase productivity and improve farming practices.

The Deputy Minister stressed that ensuring farmers have easier access to these services is crucial to strengthening the agricultural value chain and boosting food security nationwide.

Mr. Dumelo also addressed concerns from some quarters suggesting that no farm service centres have been established so far. He rejected those claims, explaining that the government is actively working on rolling out the facilities and that implementation is underway.

According to him, once operational, the centres will play a key role in improving farm output, supporting small holder farmers and contributing to Ghana’s long-term food security agenda.