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The Ghanaian government has launched a US$20 million Agro-Input Distribution Project in the northern part of the country, aimed at boosting food and nutrition security. The project will benefit at least 50,000 households, with a special focus on 30,000 women and youth.
The project will increase climate-smart local food production, support staple crops such as maize, rice, soybean, cowpea, and groundnut, and introduce year-round vegetable farming through solar-powered irrigation systems. It will also strengthen the poultry value chain and reduce dependence on imported poultry products.
The project includes the distribution of essential inputs, such as fertilizers and seeds, and support for poultry farmers, including guinea keets, pullets, and broilers at a 50% subsidy. A US$1 million revolving fund will also be established to improve access to affordable financial services for value chain actors.
The project aligns with the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, which seeks to increase agricultural productivity, reduce import dependence, and promote agro-industrial growth. It will be implemented in 12 districts across six regions, including Tamale Metro, Mion, Savelugu, and Nanton.
