The Managing Director of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC, Edward Ato Sarpong, has commended the government for its Feed Ghana initiative, describing it as a transformative intervention aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and creating employment opportunities nationwide.
The Feed Ghana Initiative, under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), aligns with ADB’s agenda of supporting national development through sustainable investment in agribusiness. The initiative aims to expand agricultural production, ensure a stable supply of raw materials, and generate thousands of jobs for the youth and agripreneurs.
The initiative covers areas such as: grains and Legumes Development, smart Agriculture, Vegetable Development Project, Institutional Farming, Poultry Sector Initiatives, Livestock Development, Cocoa Industry Project, Cotton Production Expansion, Oil Palm Industry Development.
The Bank is committed to working closely with the government and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to support projects under the Feed Ghana initiative. In line with this collaboration, ADB will offer customized financing solutions, provide technical and advisory support, and implement capacity-building interventions to help achieve the goals of the initiative.
The Feed Ghana initiative is expected to Strengthen the agricultural value chain, reduce post-harvest losses, enhance food security in Ghana.
By partnering with the government, ADB aims to contribute to Ghana’s economic transformation and support the growth of agro-industries.
Story filed by Samuel Addo
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