The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Honourable Byran Acheampong has announced some interventions to support farmers and stabilize the country’s food system after the recent dry spell.
Key among the interventions include the distribution of 118,000 metric tons of fertilizers and over 5,000 metric tons of seeds to small holder farmers across the country.
He mentioned that his outfit will begin the distribution of food grants to over 800,000 farmers in the eight most affected regions from October 10.
Additionally, poultry farmers, through their various farmer associations will receive support in the form of feed and vaccines.
The Minister revealed that all input and grant distributions will be tracked on the Ghana Agriculture and Agribusiness Platform (GhAAP) to ensure transparency.
The briefing was moderated by the Minister for Information, Hon. Fatimatu Abubakar
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
