The government has announced plans to expand the adoption of agroecological and nature-based farming practices under its flagship Feed Ghana Programme, as part of efforts to transform agriculture and strengthen national food security.
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, in a speech delivered on her behalf by Chief of Staff Alex Segbefia at the CIRAWA International Conference on Agroecology and Nature-Based Solutions in Accra, said the four-year programme will mainstream sustainable farming practices across the country.
She explained that the initiative will promote crop diversification, agroforestry, improved soil fertility management, bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides, farmer-led irrigation, simple mechanisation, and improved seed systems as key components of the agricultural transformation agenda.
According to her, Ghana’s commitment to agroecology reflects growing concern about the limitations of conventional farming methods, which while boosting production in the past, have also contributed to environmental degradation.
She stressed that Africa continues to face persistent food production challenges despite decades of agricultural investment, making sustainable and resilient farming systems more urgent than ever.
“The production and consumption of adequate, nutritious, safe and affordable food for all remain serious and persistent challenges across Africa and beyond,” she said.
The Vice President further called for the development of a National Agroecology Strategy, alongside enhanced training for agricultural researchers and extension officers to support implementation.
She also urged civil society organisations, researchers, and development partners to collaborate in delivering practical solutions to ensure sustainable food systems across Africa.
The government maintained that restoring degraded ecosystems and preventing further environmental damage is essential to securing long-term food security and agricultural resilience.
