By Benjamin Adamafio Commey, GNA
Accra, Oct. 13, GNA – The Amen Amen Institute over the weekend embarked on its annual float through parts of Accra ahead of the 46th World Food Day (WFD), advocating innovative farming practices to improve food security and nutrition.
The float began at the Jamestown Lighthouse, proceeded along the Atta Mills High Street and ended at the forecourt of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), where the Institute presented farm produce for onward distribution to charitable beneficiaries.
Mr Daniel Reynolds, a member of the Institute, who spoke on behalf of its founder and leader, Mr Amen Amenreynolds Amen, said the annual initiative demonstrated the organisation’s longstanding commitment to supporting food security and vulnerable communities.
He said the Institute had, for decades, donated GH¢10,000 annually in support of food-security initiatives involving relevant agricultural institutions and presented produce from its farms to support charitable causes.
Mr Reynolds urged smallholder and large-scale farmers, particularly the youth, to embrace innovation and adopt improved farming methods to increase productivity and ensure better-quality agricultural produce.
“This year’s theme calls on all of us to innovate in our farming methods by adopting new ideas and methodologies,” he said.
The 2026 World Food Day, to be observed globally on October 16, will be celebrated on the theme: “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) says the theme highlights the importance of innovation, traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches in building sustainable agrifood systems and ensuring access to safe and nutritious food.
The advocacy comes amid continuing food-security challenges globally and in Ghana.
The FAO’s State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report, an estimated 645 million people, representing 7.8 per cent of the global population, experienced hunger in 2025, while about 2.1 billion people faced moderate or severe food insecurity.
In Ghana, the Ghana Statistical Service reported in February 2026 that 12.5 million people, representing 38.1 per cent of the population, experienced food insecurity in the third quarter of 2025.
Although the figure declined from 41.1 per cent in the preceding quarter, the report highlighted the continuing vulnerability of millions of people.
Mr Reynolds called for stronger cooperation among farmers, governments, development partners and communities to address hunger and improve access to nutritious food.
Also, he advocated improved farming practices, explaining that that would help ensure crops and livestock were properly nourished and ensure nutritious food for consumers and contribute to national food security.
He commended the United Nations and its leadership for their support towards initiatives promoting food security.
Mr Reynolds also commended the President, government officials, past and future national leaders, the National House of Chiefs, security agencies, district assemblies, particularly the Ga North Municipal Assembly, and the media for their contributions to national development.
Founded by Mr Amen Amenreynolds Amen, the Institute promotes spiritual learning, direct prayer to the Creator, inner peace and peaceful coexistence among humanity.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Benjamin Adamafio Commey
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