The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has secured 40,000 acres of land from the Yeji Traditional Council to support the implementation of the Feed the Industry programme.
The initiative, which forms part of the government’s flagship Feed Ghana agenda, is aimed at promoting large-scale agricultural production to boost the supply of raw materials for local industries, reduce import dependence, and strengthen agro-industrial development.
Speaking on Thursday, December 18, during an engagement attended by Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said the Ministry is working closely with private sector partners, including GB Foods, to drive the programme.
She disclosed that commercial cultivation of tomatoes, pepper, and ginger will soon begin on about 6,000 hectares of land. The minister noted that the initiative is expected to create employment opportunities, support local farmers, and enhance value chain development within the agribusiness sector.
According to her, the acquisition of the 40,000-acre land in Yeji represents a major step toward scaling up the Feed the Industry programme and strengthening Ghana’s agricultural and industrial base.