The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has announced a major step towards transforming Ghana’s agricultural sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Omambapa for the establishment of an organic fertiliser processing plant in Ghana.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, the Minister welcomed the company’s international partners and described the agreement as the culmination of several months of discussions aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and improving food production across the country.
According to Hon. Eric Opoku, the processing facility will initially be established in the Ashanti and Ahafo regions, with the company already identifying a suitable location for the project. He explained that the government has adopted a deliberate policy to gradually transition from the use of synthetic (inorganic) fertilisers to organic fertilisers in order to protect soil health, enhance food safety and ensure sustainable agricultural production.
The Minister disclosed that before approving the project, the ministry subjected the organic fertiliser to rigorous scientific assessment by the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD), which confirmed its effectiveness and recommended it for the Ghanaian market. Beyond the technical evaluation, samples were also distributed to selected farmers, whose positive feedback further reinforced confidence in the product’s ability to improve crop yields.
Hon. Eric Opoku noted that the project will not only provide farmers with quality organic fertiliser but also create an additional source of income by purchasing agricultural waste materials such as maize husks and other crop residues as raw materials for production.
He explained that the company will begin operations with a fertiliser blending facility before transitioning within the next one to two years into a full-scale processing plant capable of manufacturing organic fertiliser entirely in Ghana for both the local market and export to neighbouring countries.
The Minister revealed that several agriculture ministers from neighbouring countries have already expressed interest in the product, describing the regional market as enormous and full of opportunities.
He assured Omambapa of the ministry’s full support, stressing that achieving Ghana’s food security agenda requires strong partnerships with the private sector since agriculture in the country is predominantly private sector-driven.
Hon. Eric Opoku also commended Omambapa for its financial contribution towards the 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebrations, describing the gesture as a demonstration of the company’s commitment to supporting Ghanaian farmers and building a long-term partnership with the ministry.
He emphasised that Farmers’ Day remains an important national event that recognises the invaluable contributions of farmers to the country’s development and food security.
The Minister urged the company to move beyond signing agreements and ensure the timely implementation of the project, noting that Ghanaians are eager to see tangible results rather than repeated discussions.
“We have talked enough. The people of Ghana now want to see action on the ground,” Hon. Eric Opoku stated, expressing confidence that the partnership will contribute significantly to Ghana’s agricultural transformation and long-term food security.
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