Ghanaian farmers and other stakeholders in agriculture have been assured that their welfare will be given maximum attention and support by Dr. Bawumia’s government. Giving the firm assurance, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate, stated that the NPP values the role of agriculture in national development. In this regard, he has announced that the Dr. Bawumia’s government will implement policies that will enhance agribusinesses to immensely benefit stakeholders in that crucial sector. Speaking at Kejeji in the Sene East in the Bono East region as part of his national campaign tour on Friday, Dr. Prempeh, aka ‘Napo’ hinted that agribusinesses will certainly flourish.
This statement is a key promise made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in their campaign for the 2020 general elections. The NPP promised to provide financial, technical, and any other support to agribusinesses in order to boost the agricultural sector and create jobs. The NPP’s commitment to supporting agribusinesses is rooted in their belief that agriculture is the backbone of the Ghanaian economy.
The government’s commitment to digital transformation is evident in its ambitious plans to leverage technology for agricultural advancement. This includes initiatives like the “Digital Agriculture” program, which aims to modernize farming practices through the use of data analytics, precision agriculture, and other digital tools. The “Digital Agriculture” program is a significant step towards achieving the government’s goal of increasing food production and ensuring food security.
Napo said the government will also accelerate the growth of agro-industries “through financing and guarantees from Development Bank Ghana (DBG) and the Ghana Incentive-Based Risk-Share System for Agricultural Lending (GIRSAL)”. Source: Peacefmonline.com Disclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Peacefmonline.com accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority. Featured Video