Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, has initiated the groundbreaking for infrastructure projects as part of the Emergency Support to Rural Livelihoods and Food Systems exposed to COVID–19 (ESRF).
During his address, the minister emphasized the importance of various infrastructure developments planned under the ESRF. These include the construction of farm tracks, water harvesting schemes, drying platforms, and boreholes.
“These interventions are poised to uplift the lives of farmers by facilitating market access, tackling water scarcity, boosting crop yields, and enhancing post-harvest management,” he underscored.
Dr. Acheampong outlined the three key components of the ESRF project aimed at achieving its objectives effectively. The first component, “Project against Hunger and Build Resilient Livelihoods,” focuses on ensuring access to agricultural inputs and food supplies, income-generating activities, and diversification of food and nutrition sources.
The second component, “Safeguard Rural Marketing Linkages and Food Security,” seeks to bolster output marketing linkages and advance digital marketing platforms.
The third component, “Project Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation,” will oversee coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and policy guidance for the project’s successful execution.
Expressing confidence in the potential impact of these projects, Dr. Acheampong affirmed their positive effects on smallholder farmers and beneficiary communities.
Dr. Hayford Baah-Adade, the Project Coordinator, reiterated the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders, particularly beneficiaries, to ensure the effective implementation of the ESRF projects.
