The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon. John Dumelo has assured Parliament that government is implementing measures to support maize and bean farmers in the Atebubu-Amantin District following the marketing challenges they experienced last year.
Responding to questions on the floor of the House, the Deputy Minister disclosed that the Ministry has commenced the nationwide garden input distribution for the 2026 major cropping season to support agricultural production across the country.
“The Ministry is working closely with the National Food Buffer Stock Company to strengthen the purchase and marketing of locally produced grain and has directed the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to intensify the purchase of surplus maize, rice and soya beans from farmers to help address the marketing difficulties and provide a ready market for their produce” he stated.
Hon. Dumelo added that the interventions are expected to stabilize prices, improve farmers’ incomes and strengthen Ghana’s food security.
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