By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave
Ghana’s Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku has highlighted that Ghanaian farmers must take up leadership in the agricultural sector than be mere participants.
“The Ghanaian farmer must not be a mere participant but a leader in the entire agriculture space”, he said.
Speaking during the 41st Farmers’ Day celebration on Friday, December 5, 2025 in Ho, Mr. Opoku celebrated and commended farmers while assuring them he shall continue to support and invest in their success.
He added that Ghanaian farmers have proven that agriculture remains a powerful engine for building a robust, sustainable, and circular economy.
The Minister also acknowledged with deep appreciation, the public sector institutions that continue to demonstrate confidence in Ghana’s Agriculture.
He further mentioned that the hardwork portrayed by farmers is an inspiration for his Ministry to work harder.
“I commend our farmers whose resilience and hardwork continue to inspire our work at the Ministry”, he reiterated.
According to him, Ghana is endowed with enormous agricultural potential and with the right investment and determined leadership, the country would soon emerge, the food nation of Africa adding that every cedi invested in agriculture yields exponential returns in food security, jobs, industry expansion, and national stability.
