Vice President Engages Agric Ministry on Food Security, Sector Transformation

The Vice President, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has held strategic discussions with officials of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating transformation within the agricultural sector.

The engagement focused on identifying practical measures to boost local food production, improve value chains, and enhance resilience against external shocks such as climate change and rising input costs.

Officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture briefed the Vice President on ongoing programs and challenges affecting productivity, including access to financing, irrigation infrastructure, and modern farming technologies.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the need for coordinated policy implementation, innovation, and increased investment in agribusiness to make agriculture more attractive, especially to the youth.

She further highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships between government, private sector players, and development partners to drive sustainable growth in the sector.

The meeting forms part of broader government efforts to ensure food sufficiency, stabilize prices, and position agriculture as a key pillar of economic transformation.