The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has tasked the newly commissioned brigade under the Feed Ghana Programme to help drive the country’s agricultural transformation by increasing food production and reducing dependence on imports.
A total of 506 brigades, comprising 420 men and 86 women, have been deployed to support farmers with extension services, technical assistance and the implementation of modern farming practices across the country.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, July 8, Mr. Opoku said the success of the programme will depend on the commitment and professionalism of the brigades as they work directly with farmers to improve yields and expand local food production.
“My dear brigadiers, you are stepping into your roles at a defining moment. The country expects much from you and you must therefore serve with humility, discipline, honesty, patriotism and urgency. We are not waiting for the future, we are building it now.
“We are not waiting for others to feed but preparing to feed ourselves. We are creating jobs through production, organising, training and investing to transform agriculture.”
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