By Ashiadey Dotse
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that government will establish 50 Farmer Service Centres across the country equipped with more than 4,400 modern agricultural machines to boost mechanized farming and improve productivity.
Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament on Thursday November 13, 2025, Dr. Forson said the initiative is part of government’s efforts to modernize Ghana’s agriculture, make farming attractive to the youth, and ensure national food security.
According to him, the new Farmer Service Centres will be established in 50 selected agricultural districts and will provide farmers with access to high-quality machinery, mechanization services, and technical support.
“Government will provide agricultural mechanization machinery for 50 agricultural districts with over 4,400 different machines,” Dr. Forson stated.
The machines include 660 tractors, 1,000 tractor trailers, 200 mini tractors, 200 mini cultivators, 200 ploughs, 200 harrows, 200 mowers, 463 disc ploughs, 1,316 disc harrows, 1,000 fertilizer spreaders, 132 pneumatic seed drills, 308 boom sprayers, and 50 combine harvesters.
Dr. Forson noted that this investment demonstrates government’s commitment to empowering farmers with the tools and technology they need to increase yields, reduce post-harvest losses, and drive rural development.
“Our farmers have always carried Ghana on their shoulders. With this investment, we are returning the favour giving them the tools, technology, and support to carry the nation into a future of food security and prosperity,” he said.
He emphasized that the initiative forms part of a broader agricultural transformation agenda to create jobs, reduce food imports, and make Ghana self-sufficient in food production.
The Finance Minister further disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GH¢200 million to the National Food Buffer Stock Company to purchase and store surplus food to stabilize prices and protect farmers’ incomes.
He also said all public schools from the basic to the senior high level are now required to purchase only locally produced rice, maize, chicken, and eggs to support local farmers and strengthen Ghana’s food systems.
