President John Dramani Mahama has announced that farmers across Ghana will receive free fertilisers in 2026, a policy aimed at cushioning them against recent post-harvest losses and boosting agricultural productivity.
The announcement was made during the launch of the country’s first Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District, under the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative.
“We have procured fertilizers for our farmers, which are usually sold at subsidized prices.
"However, this time, I have instructed the Minister of Agriculture to distribute them free of charge.” - President John Dramani Mahama
The President added that “this measure is intended to cushion farmers against the losses they have incurred.”
Shift from Subsidy to Direct Support
The new policy marks a departure from the existing fertiliser subsidy system, replacing it with full government support for the 2026 farming season.
According to President Mahama, the decision reflects the need to provide immediate relief to farmers affected by rising input costs and production challenges.
The initiative is expected to ease financial pressure on farmers while encouraging increased cultivation and improved yields.
The Takoratwene Farmer Services Centre is designed as a comprehensive support hub for farmers. It will provide mechanised land preparation, certified seeds and fertilisers, irrigation services, equipment leasing, and post-harvest storage facilities.
The centre is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the agricultural value chain, improve efficiency, and create employment opportunities within rural communities.
Infrastructure Boost for Afram Plains
Beyond agriculture, the President outlined key infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity in the Afram Plains area. He confirmed that construction of a 3.6-kilometre bridge over the River Afram has been awarded and will begin soon.
“I had earlier promised to construct a bridge over the Afram River, and I am pleased to announce that the project has now been awarded to a contractor,” he said, recounting recent transport challenges in the area.
In addition, the Adawso–Agordeke road has been included in the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme, aimed at addressing longstanding transportation constraints and supporting economic activity in the region.
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