Takoratwene (E/R), March 21, – President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday cut the sod for the establishment of the maiden Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region. The initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to boost agricultural production and ensure national food security.
A Farmer Services Centre is a fully equipped facility providing mechanization services, inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, as well as agronomic extension and post-harvest support. It serves as a one-stop hub for registered farmers, integrating technical, financial, and market services within a single location.
President Mahama said the government plans to establish 50 such Centres nationwide, with 11 scheduled for 2026. He described the programme as a strategic national investment aimed at modernizing agriculture, increasing productivity, and creating jobs, particularly for youth.
“Most importantly, it’s a testament of confidence in the hard-working farmers of Ghana. Agriculture remains the backbone of livelihoods, sustains households, supports local economies, and underpins our national food security,” he stated.
The President highlighted challenges that have hindered productivity, including limited access to mechanization, poor storage facilities, weak extension services, and inadequate market linkages. He emphasized that the Farmer Services Centres are designed to bring essential services closer to farmers, reduce post-harvest losses, and facilitate value addition.
In addition, the government will roll out a free fertilizer package to support farmers. Infrastructure projects were also announced, including the construction of a bridge over the River Afram at Etse-Amanfrom and the Adawso–Agordeke road, to improve connectivity and access to markets.
The Takoratwene Centre, sited on approximately 12 acres, will serve as a key agricultural growth corridor, supporting crops such as maize, rice, and soybeans, as well as livestock production, leveraging the area’s fertile lands and water availability.
President Mahama described the initiative as a practical step towards building a modern, resilient, and commercially viable agricultural sector.
GHBUSS
March 20, 2026
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