By:Baba Mohammed Issahaq
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) will purchase surplus grains from farmers following projections of a bumper harvest this year.
The initiative, which is receiving significant government funding for the first time since NAFCO’s establishment, is expected to curb post-harvest losses while ensuring national food reserves remain secure.
A statement issued by the Ministry explained that the intervention is designed to prevent a glut on the market and safeguard farmers’ livelihoods. It further assured the general public that Ghana will have adequate food reserves to cushion the nation against future shortages and emergencies.
“The Ministry urges all farmers to remain calm and confident, as NAFCO will actively be in the market to purchase their grains,” the release stated.
In collaboration with relevant agencies and stakeholders, the Ministry also reaffirmed its commitment to guarantee that every grain produced by Ghanaian farmers finds a sustainable and profitable market.
