In a bold move to reshape Ghana’s food security landscape, the government has unveiled a $1 million financial lifeline aimed squarely at peasant farmers in Northern Ghana. This funding boost, under the ambitious Feed Ghana Project, is designed to catapult smallholder vegetable cultivation to new heights, according to Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku.

Speaking during an exclusive interview on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show on Monday, April 14, 2025, Minister Opoku emphasized the urgent need to empower local farmers—many of whom, despite their tireless work, lack the resources to fully scale their vegetable-growing operations.

"The backbone of Ghana's food production lies with our grassroots farmers," the Minister declared. "These are the people already toiling in the fields, especially in tomato and vegetable cultivation. What they need now is the financial muscle to expand, and that’s exactly what this initiative is designed to provide."

The initiative will officially launch on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, when Minister Opoku is expected to ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apex Bank, the financial institution tasked with facilitating the disbursement of the $1 million support package.

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The plan, according to the Minister, is more than just a cash injection. The government is working closely with registered peasant farmers, forming cooperatives to ensure sustainable productivity and streamlined distribution of resources.

"We’re not just handing out money," Opoku explained. "We’re also equipping them with the right logistics and connecting them into cooperative systems, making it easier for them to access credit, inputs, and markets."

Beyond financial aid, the initiative promises significant technical support — including the distribution of improved seeds and high-quality farming inputs — designed to outpace regional competitors like Burkina Faso.

"Our technical teams have done extensive groundwork," Minister Opoku stated confidently. "With the superior seed varieties and resources we’re providing, Ghanaian farmers will not only match but surpass Burkina Faso’s vegetable production levels."

The government’s latest move signals a strategic shift toward sustainable agriculture, placing peasant farmers at the center of Ghana’s long-term food self-sufficiency strategy.

Key Takeaway:

The $1 million support fund is more than a handout — it’s a strategic investment aimed at turning smallholder farmers into national food security champions.