Mahama introduces 11 new Farmer Service Centres to promote agribusiness.

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of 11 new Farmer Service Centres, a nationwide initiative designed to modernise agriculture and expand access to mechanisation services for smallholder farmers.

Monday, July 28, 2025, saw the announcement being made at the National Agribusiness Dialogue, held under the theme “Resetting Agribusiness for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Growth.”

President Mahama explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s expansive “Big Push” agenda, geared towards strengthening agribusiness, augmenting productivity, and propelling Ghana’s 24-hour economy vision forward through focused investments and industrial policy.

He announced that the Ministry of Finance has endorsed funding for the initiative’s first phase, which encompasses the establishment of 11 of 50 centres in pivotal farming zones across Ghana.

“These centres will provide mechanisation support—such as access to tractors and other equipment—to farmers, without requiring them to purchase or maintain the machinery,” the president stated.

“What farmers really need is not ownership, but access to the services these machines provide.”

Registered farmers will be able to request services during the farming season through these centres. Technical agencies will be engaged to operate and maintain the equipment to ensure smooth service delivery.

President Mahama also announced plans to prioritise locally produced goods in public procurement as part of efforts to boost domestic production.

“The government is compiling a comprehensive list of Ghanaian-made products, including agro-processed goods, to ensure they are prioritised in procurement,” he said.

Source: Sikkafmonline