President Akufo-Addo has affirmed Ghana’s commitment to leading the way in climate-smart agriculture on the African continent during the 40th National Farmers’ Day celebration on November 8.
Under the theme “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security,” Akufo-Addo outlined measures to address the urgent threats that climate change poses to Ghana’s food security, emphasizing that the government is actively building resilience within the agricultural sector to ensure sustainability and productivity in the face of erratic weather patterns.
“Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a pressing reality that our farmers confront every day,” Akufo-Addo stated, emphasizing the importance of equipping farmers with innovative tools and resources.
Key initiatives include the Programme for Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ 2.0), solar-powered boreholes to support irrigation, and the Ghana Agriculture and Agribusiness Platform (GhAAP) for real-time data access.
“By investing in water management, soil health, climate-resilient crops, and infrastructure, we are positioning Ghana as a model of climate-smart agriculture on the continent,” he declared, reaffirming the government’s vision for a thriving and sustainable agricultural sector that secures livelihoods and food supply for generations to come.
Agroforestry and reforestation efforts form part of Ghana’s broader climate-resilience strategy. Agroforestry, which integrates trees into farming landscapes, reduces soil erosion, improves soil fertility, and provides shade for crops. The Planting for Exports and Rural Development (PERD) module under PFJ 1.0 has supported the planting of tree crops such as cashew, rubber, and oil palm, contributing to both the economy and environmental stability.