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Ghana: Mofa Presents Fertiliser to Peasant Farmers Association The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) yesterday presented 4,800 bags of fertiliser to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) to support its members during this year's major planting season in northern Ghana and the upcoming minor season in the southern sector of the country. The support, comprising 40,000 inorganic and 8,000 organic fertilisers, was provided under the government's Feed Ghana Programme and aims to increase agricultural productivity, improve food security and enhance farmers' incomes. Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Accra, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, said the intervention formed part of measures to ensure that farmers who may not have benefited from fertiliser allocations through district agricultural offices also received support. He said the ministry had already commenced nationwide distribution of fertiliser to all 276 constituencies, with each constituency receiving 1,500 bags through district agricultural offices. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines Related Articles According to the minister, the distribution exercise is expect…

MoFA presents fertiliser to Peasant Farmers Association Trucks loaded with fertiliser for distribution to farmers The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) yesterday presented 4,800 bags of fertiliser to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) to support its members during this year’s major planting season in northern Ghana and the upcoming minor season in the southern sector of the country. The support, comprising 40,000 inorganic and 8,000 organic fertilisers, was provided under the government’s Feed Ghana Programme and aims to increase agricultural productivity, improve food security and enhance farmers’ incomes. Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Accra, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, said the intervention formed part of measures to ensure that farmers who may not have benefited from fertiliser allocations through district agricultural offices also received support. He said the ministry had already commenced nationwide distribution of fertiliser to all 276 constituencies, with each constituency receiving 1,500 bags through district agricultural offices. Related Articles Move to safer grounds: NADMO UE/R warns residents … as spillage of Bagr…

Govt distributes 40,000 bags of fertiliser, drones to farmers under ... Govt distributes 40,000 bags of fertiliser, drones to farmers under Feed Ghana Programme Tue, 16 Jun 2026 Agriculture TUE, 16 JUN 2026 Govt distributes 40,000 bags of fertiliser, drones to farmers under Feed Ghana Programme The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has distributed 40,000 bags of inorganic fertiliser, five agricultural drones and nearly 8,000 cartons of organic fertiliser to farmers and farmer groups under the Feed Ghana Programme. The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, who made the presentation at the forecourt of the Ministry in Accra on Tuesday, said the intervention forms part of government’s commitment to increasing agricultural productivity, ensuring food security and modernising the country’s agricultural sector. Addressing farmers, officials and stakeholders at the event, the Minister emphasized that the distribution was not merely the provision of agricultural inputs but a clear demonstration of government’s determination to support farmers and transform agriculture into a modern, technology-driven sector. “We gather today to make a …

MoFA to Distribute 40,000 Bags of Fertilizer and Drones on Tuesday The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has announced that the Ministry will on Tuesday commence the distribution of 40,000 bags of fertilizer to peasant farmers across the country as part of government’s efforts to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food security. According to the Minister, the intervention forms part of a broader strategy aimed at supporting smallholder farmers with critical inputs needed to increase crop yields and improve livelihoods. The fertilizer distribution is expected to benefit thousands of farmers, particularly those engaged in the cultivation of staple food crops. In addition to the fertilizer support, the Ministry will also deploy agricultural drones to selected farming communities to enhance modern farming practices. The drones will be used for activities such as crop monitoring, precision spraying, field mapping, and early detection of pest and disease outbreaks. Hon. Eric Opoku emphasized that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to transforming the agricultural sector through technology-driven solutions and targeted support for farmers. He…

Ghana: Mofa Presents Fertiliser to Peasant Farmers Association [Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) yesterday presented 4,800 bags of fertiliser to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) to support its members during this year's major planting season in northern Ghana and the upcoming minor season in the southern sector of the country.

MoFA presents 320 bags of fertiliser to South Tongu farmers The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has presented 320 bags of fertiliser to farmers in the South Tongu Municipality in the Volta Region. The Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, John Setor Dumelo, presented the package to the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Tongu, Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, who made a strong case for the fertilisers for the municipality, a vibrant community involved in farming, fishing and trading. Speaking at a brief ceremony last Wednesday to present the bags of fertiliser at Kpotame, near the Municipal capital, Sogakope, Mr Dumelo, who is also the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, praised the South Tongu lawmaker for his dedication to his constituents and urged young people to take agriculture seriously. “Farming is a business with real profit potential,” the Deputy Minister, a farmer, said. “The youth must seize these opportunities and drive Ghana’s agricultural transformation,” Mr Dumelo, a strong advocate of youth in agriculture, added. The event attracted farmers, opinion leaders, and members of the local assembly, all eager to witness this intervention aimed at boosting crop yields and …

Gov’t distributes 40,000 bags of fertiliser and drones to farmers under ... Gov’t distributes 40,000 bags of fertiliser and drones to farmers under Feed Ghana Programme Source Myjoyonline.com News Local News June 17, 2026 10:45 am - Audio By Carbonatix The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has distributed 40,000 bags of inorganic fertiliser and advanced agricultural drones to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana as part of efforts to boost food production and strengthen food security across the country. The support forms part of the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, which seeks to increase agricultural productivity, improve farmers’ access to critical inputs, and enhance the country’s capacity to meet its food needs. According to the Ministry, the intervention underscores the government’s commitment to supporting farmers, whose role remains central to economic growth and agricultural transformation. The distribution is also part of a broader national fertiliser support initiative. The Ministry is expected to complete the distribution of approximately one million bags of fertiliser to farmers in all 276 agricultural constituencies nationwide. In addition to the inorganic…

MoFA distributes 40k bags of fertilizer, drones to boost food ... Audio By Carbonatix The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has distributed 40,000 bags of inorganic fertilizers and five sets of agricultural drones to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) as part of efforts to support farmers ahead of this year's major planting season in Northern Ghana. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, described the intervention as a demonstration of government's commitment to placing farmers at the centre of Ghana's economic transformation and food security agenda. "We gather to make a statement, a statement that the Ghanaian farmer matters, that the farmer remains central to our food security, and that the transformation of Ghana's economy must begin from the soil, from the farm, and from the hard-working hands of our farmers," he said. According to the Minister, the support package forms part of the implementation of the government's Feed Ghana Programme, which seeks to increase agricultural productivity, improve food availability and enhance the livelihoods of farmers across the country. "This morning, under the Feed …