Ghana’s Agriculture Minister Credits Planning for Food Security Despite Dry Spell

Ghana’s Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong, highlighted the government’s successful measures to cushion the agricultural sector from the impact of this year’s dry spell.

Proactive Measures Averted Food Crisis:

• Minister Acheampong revealed that the dry spell was anticipated as early as February, allowing the Ministry to implement a strategic action plan.
• This proactive approach ensured food system stability despite the adverse weather conditions.

Early Planning Stabilized Food Prices:

• The Minister attributed the stable food prices, especially considering the potential drought, to the Ministry’s early planning efforts.
• While maize prices increased due to lower production, other staple foods remained stable or even decreased.

Resilient Food Supply:

• Minister Acheampong acknowledged the maize market challenges but emphasized the overall food supply’s resilience due to the Ministry’s interventions.
• Prices for staples like plantain, tomatoes, and cassava remained stable.

Combating Maize Price Increase:

• The Ministry acknowledged the rise in maize prices but emphasized efforts to ensure sufficient market supplies to contain these increases.

Minister Acheampong’s message:

This article showcases the importance of proactive planning in mitigating the impact of weather events on food security. Despite the dry spell, Ghana’s food supply remained resilient due to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s foresight and strategic interventions.