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March 25, 2026
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Ghana must invest heavily in irrigation-driven agriculture to support year-round farming – Offinso North MP
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- MP Dr. Fred Asamoah Kyei urged government to significantly increase investment in irrigation-driven agriculture for year-round farming and stable food prices.
- He called for expanding irrigation infrastructure, adopting modern technologies like drip irrigation, and rehabilitating existing systems.
- The MP emphasized integrating storage and processing facilities to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthening farmer support systems through credit, inputs, and extension services.
- He also highlighted the need to upgrade feeder roads to improve transportation of farm produce to markets.
- Dr. Kyei argued that robust local production, particularly of tomatoes in Offinso North, would reduce reliance on imports, stabilize prices, create jobs, and address issues like trader deaths and post-harvest losses.
Why This Matters
This article is crucial for Ghana as it addresses fundamental issues of food security, inflation, and economic stability. Prioritizing irrigation and agricultural infrastructure can reduce Ghana's dependence on seasonal rainfall and imports, leading to more stable food prices and creating significant job opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
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