President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre in Takoratwene, Afram Plains, a move described as a landmark step in modernizing the country’s agricultural sector.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, President Mahama called the initiative “a strategic national investment” that signals a shift from subsistence farming to a mechanised, commercially viable agricultural system.
“This is how we transform agriculture through practical, targeted investments,” he said.
President Mahama highlighted the Afram Plains as a critical agricultural growth corridor, citing its arable land and potential for both crop and livestock production. He said the project aims to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and increase incomes for farmers, particularly young people.
The President also underscored the importance of public-private partnerships, praising B5 Plus Group Limited for its collaboration. He reiterated government initiatives to promote climate-resilient agriculture, expand irrigation, improve rural infrastructure, and encourage value addition.
“This initiative reflects a clear vision to build a modern, productive, and food-secure Ghana,” President Mahama added.
The launch of the Farmer Services Centre is expected to transform agricultural practices in the Afram Plains and serve as a model for nationwide expansion, reinforcing Ghana’s broader agricultural transformation agenda.
