By: Joyce Adjei Tawiah
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has handed over 100,000 starter packs to the National Youth Agency for distribution to young farmers.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Acheampong emphasized the importance of engaging young people in agriculture, citing its potential for job creation and economic growth.
The starter packs, which include cutlasses, overall coats, spray machines, wellington boots, goggles, utility hand gloves, and padtillers will be distributed to young farmers from various regions.
This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to address youth unemployment and ensure sustainable food production.
Dr. Acheampong also committed to providing mechanization equipment, such as power tillers and planters, to interested young farmers.
Also speaking was the National Youth Agency CEO, Mr. Kofi Agyapong who highlighted the importance of empowering young people in agriculture for food security and economic resilience.
This initiative is part of the “Planting for Food and Jobs” programme, aimed at tackling food insufficiency and unemployment in Ghana by engaging the youth in agriculture.
Since launching the Youth in Agriculture program in October last year, the National Youth Agency has received over 52,000 applications for support.
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