Mahama Launches 11 Farmer Service Centres to Boost Agribusiness
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the rollout of 11 new Farmer Service Centres, marking a significant step toward transforming Ghana’s agriculture sector and reinforcing the government’s 24-hour economy agenda.
The initiative, unveiled at the National Agribusiness Dialogue on Monday, July 28, 2025, is part of the government’s broader Big Push industrial policy, aimed at modernising agriculture, enhancing productivity, and supporting inclusive economic growth under the theme: “Resetting Agribusiness for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Growth.”
Mechanisation for Smallholder Farmers
President Mahama disclosed that the Ministry of Finance has approved funding for the first phase of the project, which targets the establishment of 11 out of a planned 50 centres.
“These tractors and equipment will not be sold to farmers. They will be stationed at strategic farmer service centres to provide mechanisation support. What farmers really need is not to own tractors and combine harvesters, but access to the services they provide,” the President stated.
Each centre will be equipped with tractors and other essential agricultural machinery, providing mechanisation services to farmers within their catchment areas. Farmers will register at their nearest centre and request services as needed during the farming season—eliminating the burden of purchasing and maintaining expensive equipment.
Technical agencies will be contracted to manage and maintain the equipment to ensure continuous service delivery.
Promoting Made-in-Ghana Products
In a further boost to local industry, President Mahama announced that the government will give priority to Made-in-Ghana products in all public procurement processes.
“The 24-hour economy secretariat is compiling a comprehensive list of Ghanaian-made goods, including agro-processed products,” he revealed. “Since the government is the biggest spender in the economy, these products will be prioritised in procurement.”
This move, he said, is part of a strategy to strengthen local value chains, stimulate domestic production, and create jobs—particularly within agribusiness.
Vision for Industrial Transformation
The President emphasised that the twin policies of mechanisation and local procurement are central to building an inclusive and sustainable industrial base, which will underpin Ghana’s transition to a 24-hour economy.
The establishment of the Farmer Service Centres also aligns with the government’s efforts to revitalise rural economies, boost food security, and accelerate value addition in agriculture.
Credit: CitiNews
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