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The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says the government will require approximately GH¢500 million to tackle the current food glut resulting from an oversupply of farm produce across the country.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, November 10, 2025, Mr Opoku emphasised the need for a coordinated, data-driven response, warning that failure to act swiftly could discourage farmers from reinvesting in agriculture next season.
“You do not just get up and move into a farm because there is a glut. You need to move there with your technical team to ascertain the amount of farm produce to be procured. From the figures we are receiving, we will need about GH¢500 million to be able to clear it,” he explained.
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The minister disclosed that the government is in talks with the World Food Programme and other development partners to explore effective strategies for managing the glut and preventing future occurrences.
“If we are able to deal with it properly, it can encourage our farmers to reinvest in farming because it becomes profitable. But if we don’t act and allow these foods to go to waste, it will be a huge loss of the century,” Mr Opoku cautioned.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to stabilise food prices, protect farmers’ incomes, and sustain agricultural production across Ghana.
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