The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has acquired 40,000 acres of land from the Yeji Traditional Council to support the implementation of the Feed the Industry programme.
The programme forms part of the government’s flagship Feed Ghana initiative and is aimed at promoting large-scale cultivation to increase the supply of raw materials for local industries, reduce dependence on imports, and strengthen agro-industrial production.
Speaking during the Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Thursday, December 18, the sector minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, disclosed that her outfit is engaging private sector players, including GB Foods, to support the initiative.
She added that the Ministry will soon begin the commercial cultivation of tomatoes, pepper, and ginger on 6,000 hectares of land.
She noted that the programme is expected to create jobs, support local farmers, and enhance value chain development across the agribusiness sector.
“In September, we will begin cultivating about 6,000 hectares of tomatoes and ginger. We have also acquired 40,000 acres of land from the Yeji Traditional Council to promote the Feed the Industry Programme.”
SOURCE: Citinewsroom.com
