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The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has acquired 40,000 acres of land from the Yeji Traditional Council to support the Feed the Industry programme, a flagship initiative under the Feed Ghana programme. The programme aims to promote large-scale cultivation, increase raw material supply for local industries, reduce imports, and strengthen agro-industrial production.
The Ministry plans to begin commercial cultivation of tomatoes, pepper, and ginger on 6,000 hectares of land, creating jobs and supporting local farmers. The initiative is expected to enhance value chain development across the agribusiness sector, with private sector players like GB Foods supporting the effort.
The Feed the Industry programme is part of the government’s broader strategy to boost agro-industrial growth, create employment, and reduce dependence on food imports.
Speaking during the Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Thursday, December 18, the sector minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, disclosed that her outfit is engaging private sector players, including GB Foods, to support the initiative.
She added that the Ministry will soon begin the commercial cultivation of tomatoes, pepper, and ginger on 6,000 hectares of land.
She noted that the programme is expected to create jobs, support local farmers, and enhance value chain development across the agribusiness sector.
“In September, we will begin cultivating about 6,000 hectares of tomatoes and ginger. We have also acquired 40,000 acres of land from the Yeji Traditional Council to promote the Feed the Industry Programme.”
