Ghana begins distribution of 40,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers

The government has begun distributing 40,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers across Ghana as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity, increase crop yields and strengthen food security.

The exercise, which starts on Monday, forms part of the Feed Ghana Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at supporting smallholder farmers with agricultural inputs and improving food production nationwide.

Authorities say the intervention is expected to reduce production costs for farmers while improving soil nutrition and boosting yields during the current farming season.

The programme also forms part of wider efforts to increase domestic food production and reduce reliance on imports.

Speaking to Citi Business News, the National Coordinator of the Feed Ghana Programme, Bright Demordzi, said access to fertiliser remains key to improving productivity, particularly among smallholder farmers who account for a large share of national food output.

He said the distribution is being carried out in collaboration with the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana to ensure the fertiliser reaches farmers across all major farming zones.

“Our focus is to ensure that our farmers, especially our small-scale farmers, increase their production and productivity. One of the key tools for improving productivity is crop nutrition management,” he said.

Mr Demordzi said the association’s nationwide presence made it a suitable partner for the exercise.

“The Peasant Farmers Association cuts across all the various crop zones in the country. They are national in character. The Feed Ghana Programme is collaborating with the association to reach farmers across the length and breadth of the country,” he said.

He added that a database of beneficiaries had been compiled to support transparent and efficient distribution.

“We’ve organised their database and the focus is to ensure that the bags reach all their members across the country,” he said.

Officials say the fertiliser distribution is expected to support farmers during the planting season and contribute to stable food supplies and efforts to curb food inflation.