In a step towards food security and youth empowerment, the government has unveiled the roadmap for a transformative public-private partnership (PPP) under the Feed Ghana flagship programme.
Launched on June 10, 2025, in Accra, the initiative aims to train 20,000 young Ghanaians, with a focus on women, farmer groups, and agripreneurs, in poultry and livestock farming over four years, with the first phase targeting 10,000 participants by the end of 2026.
The programme, poised to create approximately 1.7 million direct and indirect jobs, is designed to revitalise Ghana’s struggling poultry and livestock industry while addressing youth unemployment, particularly in rural areas.
The roadmap outlines a robust training framework, featuring bi-monthly regional sessions across Ghana’s 16 regions.
Delivered in local languages, the training combines digital platforms, field demonstrations, and one-on-one mentorship to equip participants with modern farming techniques.
Speaking at the launch, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, the Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, described the initiative as a game-changer for Ghana’s agricultural landscape.
“Agriculture is no longer just about hoes and cutlasses. It has transformed into a business that requires innovation, focusing on productivity and modern application of technical and digital tools,” he stated.
Dr Otokunor highlighted President Mahama’s commitment to dismantling barriers that limit women and youth participation in agriculture, noting that it is a cornerstone of the Feed Ghana programme’s broader ambitions.
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