Mahama’s Agricultural Reforms Show Early Promise – Presidency Official

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-agricultural-reforms-show-early-promise-presidency-official/In a spirited defense of the administration’s first 100 days, Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency Mustapha Gbande has highlighted President John Mahama’s aggressive agricultural reforms as laying critical groundwork for national food security.

Appearing on TV3’s Hot Issues, Gbande detailed how the government’s Feed Ghana initiative is transitioning from campaign promise to concrete action.“The President’s vision for agricultural mechanization is now being operationalized through the establishment of service centers across farming communities,” Gbande explained. “Budget allocations have been secured, equipment procurement is underway, and farmers will soon experience tangible support.



” The comments come as the administration moves to fulfill Mahama’s campaign pledge of revolutionizing Ghana’s agricultural sector through mechanization and targeted subsidies.Gbande positioned the Feed Ghana program as a multi-pronged solution to pressing economic challenges: “This isn’t just about food production – it’s a comprehensive strategy to combat inflation, create sustainable jobs, and reduce our reliance on food imports.” The initiative forms part of the government’s broader economic stabilization plan, with poultry development emerging as an early priority sector.

The administration’s agricultural push follows Ghana’s recent struggles with food inflation, which peaked at 54% in late 2024 before easing to 38% in March 2025. Critics have questioned whether 100 days provides sufficient time to evaluate policy effectiveness, while opposition voices argue previous agricultural interventions have suffered from implementation gaps.Agricultural economists note that success will hinge on consistent funding and effective distribution of promised machinery.

“The service center model shows promise,” says Dr. Felix Ankoma of the University of Ghana’s Agriculture Department. “But sustainability depends on maintenance systems and farmer training – areas where past programs have faltered.

”As the rainy season approaches, all eyes remain on the government’s ability to translate early momentum into measurable impacts on production volumes and commodity prices. With food security remaining a key vulnerability for Ghana’s economy, the political stakes for Mahama’s agricultural agenda could hardly be higher. News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.

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