By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced that the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) will purchase surplus grains from farmers following an expected bumper harvest in 2025. The move is part of the government’s strategy to manage excess yields and carry-over stocks from 2024.
According to a statement released on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the intervention aims to prevent post-harvest losses while ensuring that Ghana maintains adequate food reserves to address future shortages and emergencies. The ministry noted that this is the first time since NAFCO’s establishment that significant resources have been allocated to directly purchase surplus produce from farmers.
The government explained that the decision will help stabilise the market and protect farmers from the adverse effects of grain oversupply.
“This intervention will not only reduce post-harvest losses but also guarantee the availability of food reserves to cushion the nation against future shortages and emergencies,” the statement said.
MoFA urged farmers to remain calm and assured them of ready markets for their produce.
“NAFCO will actively participate in the market to purchase their grains and mitigate any negative impact of excess supply,” the ministry emphasised.
The ministry also assured the public that, in collaboration with relevant agencies and stakeholders, it is fully committed to ensuring that every grain produced by Ghanaian farmers finds a sustainable and profitable market.
