Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a strategic initiative aimed at revolutionizing agriculture in Ghana by establishing Farmer Service Centres across 50 agricultural districts. This move is set to enhance access to modern farming equipment and essential services for smallholder farmers who often encounter difficulties with mechanization.
According to Ghana Web, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, shared a detailed breakdown of the equipment that will be distributed to these centres. The equipment list includes 6,600 tractors, 200 tractor trailers, 25 soy headers for combine harvesters, and an additional 660 tractors. This initiative is a cornerstone of the broader 2026 campaign promise to transition Ghana's agricultural sector from subsistence farming to a modern, mechanized agricultural landscape.
The Farmer Service Centres are envisioned as 'one-stop hubs,' offering small-scale farmers access to a range of modern machinery such as tractors, combine harvesters, planters, and threshers. More than just equipment, these centres will supply high-quality inputs like fertilizers, seedlings, and will house soil testing laboratories, maintenance units, storage facilities, and provide training in modern farming techniques.
These centres aim to facilitate year-round farming, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve crop yields through comprehensive technical support. The establishment of these Farmer Service Centres forms a critical part of President Mahama's vision to transform agriculture in Ghana, ensuring that farmers have the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in a modernized agricultural economy.