By Ashiadey Dotse
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will construct 50 Farmer Service Centres across the country to improve agricultural productivity and support farmers with modern technology.
Speaking at the Ghana Agrotech Fair 2026 in Accra on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, President Mahama said the centres will be located in major agricultural zones and will provide mechanisation services, training, and technical support to farmers.
He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader plan to transform agriculture into a key driver of economic growth, job creation, and export development.
“The future of agriculture lies not just in expanding farmland, but in modernising the entire value chain from production to processing and marketing,” he said.
According to the President, the first phase of the project will cover 11 centres, with the groundbreaking set to take place at Afram Plains. Farmers who register with the centres will have access to tractors, ploughing and harvesting equipment, as well as processing support for their produce.
He added that extension officers will also be stationed at the centres to provide guidance and training to farmers to improve yields and efficiency.
President Mahama stressed that agriculture must no longer be seen as a subsistence activity but as a strategic sector that can drive industrialisation and economic transformation.
He noted that the government is focused on strengthening agricultural value chains, reducing post-harvest losses, and improving market access for farmers and agribusinesses.
The President also highlighted the importance of investing in local agricultural technology, saying Ghana cannot continue to depend on imported machinery if it wants to build a resilient agricultural economy.
“Supporting local agritech manufacturing will create jobs, reduce import dependence, and position Ghana as a producer and exporter of agricultural technology,” he stated.
He further urged young people to take advantage of opportunities in the sector, noting that modern agriculture requires skills in engineering, data science, logistics, and innovation.
President Mahama also called on financial institutions and investors to support agribusinesses, describing agriculture as a bankable and scalable industry.
The fair, organised by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Agribusiness Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana Export-Import Bank, brings together farmers, researchers, investors, and industry players to showcase innovations aimed at transforming the agricultural sector.
President Mahama urged all stakeholders to work together to build a modern, competitive, and technology-driven agricultural economy in Ghana.
