Government is set to construct nineteen (19) small earth dams which will cover six hundred and five (605) hectares within the Northern parts of the country.
The regions to benefit from this project include the Northern, Upper West, Upper East and Eastern regions.
Government’s initiative aims to enhance irrigation, boost crop production, and support the livelihoods of individuals in the communities.
This was revealed by the Agric Minister, Bryan Acheampong, while engaging the press on Monday, August 26.
The Minister also announced that government has also initiated processes for the construction of 13 irrigation facilities which will add 15,000 hectares of irrigable land.
In addition to the construction of these nineteen small earth dams, the Minister outlined a broader strategy to further support agricultural development.
This includes the establishment of 500 boreholes equipped with solar-powered irrigation systems, which will provide a sustainable and efficient water source for farming.
Furthermore, he added that the plan involves the procurement of 1,000 water pumps designed to facilitate the extraction of water for vegetable cultivation.
These measures are intended to enhance irrigation capabilities, improve water availability for crops, and support year-round vegetable farming in the region.
“The ministry has this year invested in the development of irrigation facilities in the Northern, Upper West, Upper East and Eastern regions covering a total of a irrigable area of 4.4700 hectares to expand crop production.
“Procurement processes have also commenced for the construction of 13 irrigation facilities which will add 15,000 hectares of irrigable land. The construction of 19 small earth dams covering a total area of 605 hectares are also currently in progress in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions.
“This irrigation schemes are complimented with the construction of 500 boreholes for solar pump irrigation systems and the procurement of 1,000 pumps for water extraction for vegetables production, when completed, these additional schemes will enable the irrigation of 6,250 hectares of farmland for all year round vegetable farming,” he added.