The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon. John Dumelo, has assured Parliament that government is rolling out measures to support maize and bean farmers in the Atebubu‑Amantin District following the marketing challenges they faced last year.
Responding to questions on the floor of the House, Hon. Dumelo disclosed that the Ministry has commenced a nationwide distribution of garden inputs for the 2026 major cropping season to boost 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 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.
He emphasized that the interventions are expected to stabilize prices, improve farmers’ incomes, and reinforce Ghana’s food security.
The assurance comes as part of government’s broader effort to safeguard livelihoods in farming communities and ensure sustainable growth in the agricultural sector.
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