President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of 11 new Farmer Service Centres as part of a national effort to modernise agriculture and expand access to mechanisation services for smallholder farmers.
The announcement was made on Monday, July 28, 2025, during the National Agribusiness Dialogue held under the theme “Resetting Agribusiness for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Growth.”
The initiative forms a core part of the government’s ambitious “Big Push” agenda, which aims to strengthen agribusiness, enhance productivity, and support Ghana’s 24-hour economy strategy through targeted industrial policies and investments.
According to President Mahama, funding for the first phase of the project has been approved by the Ministry of Finance, with the initial 11 centres set to be established in major farming zones across the country.
“These centres will provide mechanisation support—such as access to tractors and other equipment—to farmers, without requiring them to purchase or maintain the machinery,” the president said.
He noted that registered farmers can access these services during the farming season, while technical agencies will be responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment.
In addition, President Mahama announced that government is compiling a list of Ghanaian-made goods, including agro-processed products, to prioritise in public procurement, as part of broader efforts to support domestic production.
