President John Dramani Mahama has made a compelling case for public officials and formal sector workers to venture into agriculture, describing it as a “dependable” path to personal wealth and national food security.
Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho on December 5, 2025, the President shared his personal success as an agricultural investor to dismantle the outdated stereotype that farming is only for rural dwellers or “village folks.”
Under the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future,” the President urged his appointees to lead by example. He emphasized that by combining their professional roles with farming, they can generate significant additional income while helping to reduce Ghana’s $3 billion annual food import bill.
To support this “part-time” farming model, he encouraged the adoption of modern technologies, such as irrigation and automated systems, which allow professionals to maintain productive farms without needing to be physically present every day.
Highlights of the 41st National Farmers’ Day
The event, held at the Ho Sports Stadium, served as a platform for both policy announcements and the recognition of excellence in the sector.
| Key Highlight | Details |
| Overall National Best Farmer | Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei (82), General Superintendent of the Saviour Church of Ghana. |
| Top Prize | GH₵1.2 million cash prize (sponsored by ADB), a brand-new tractor, and power trailers. |
| Major Policy Pledge | Promise to bring agricultural credit interest rates down to single digits (below 10%). |
| Food Inflation Success | Reported a drop in food inflation from 28.3% in Jan 2025 to 9.5% in Oct 2025. |
President Mahama also used the occasion to reaffirm the government’s commitment to the “Feed Ghana” programme, announcing that all school feeding initiatives must now procure food exclusively from local farmers.
This move is intended to provide a guaranteed market for domestic produce and curb post-harvest losses. By emphasizing that “a nourished nation is a stronger nation,” the President called for a cultural shift toward “Eating Ghana” to achieve true food sovereignty
