By Jibril Abdul Mumuni
Accra Sept. 27, GNA — Mr. Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator for Feed Ghana Programme at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), has underscored the critical role of farmer cooperatives in the successful implementation of the ‘Feed Ghana’ programme.
He highlighted the government’s strategy of leveraging existing cooperative structures to ensure the programme’s benefits reached all farmers, particularly smallholders.
The National Coordinator made the call at the Association of Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition (GISE) 2025, where the European Union (EU) in Ghana sponsored a high-level agribusiness session.
The EU-sponsored session, titled: “Promoting Industrial Development of the Ghanaian Agribusiness Sector under the 24hr Economy Strategy,” aligned with the GISE 2025 theme, “Unlocking Industrial Potential: Strategic Approaches of Ghana’s Economic Transformation.”
The session at the Summit provided a platform for detailed policy discussion and a presentation on the ‘Grow24’ strategy followed by a brief roundtable panel discussion, which brought together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors.
Mr. Demordzi noted that Ghana already had approximately 62,000 cooperatives across the country, which simplified mobilisation of farmers needed for the implementation of the Feed Ghanaa Programme.
He stressed that the Ministry’s strategy for the Feed Ghana Programme was to integrate all farmers into a strengthened cooperative system to facilitate the smooth flow of information, technical knowledge, and financial support.
He noted that by focusing on effective communication and institutional capacity, the government aimed to create a productive agricultural sector that can serve as the foundation for Ghana’s industrial and economic transformation.
Mr. Jonas Claes, EU Delegation Chargé d’affaires, said the EU’s participation in the Summit underscored the commitment to unlocking the potential of the agribusiness sector of Ghana, which is critical for sustainable growth and job creation.
He elaborated on the EU’s support, stating by supporting the Summit the EU aimed to facilitate a dialogue on how Ghana’s flagship programmes such as the 24-hour Economy, Grow24, and the Feed Ghana Programme could be leveraged to boost productivity, improve value addition, and strengthen Ghana’s position in the global market.
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