The Ghanaian government has reaffirmed its dedication to bolstering the agriculture sector by intensifying the distribution of farming inputs through the Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II (PFJ 2.0) initiative.
Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the sector minister, underscored the significance of this initiative in a recent statement.
He detailed that the input packages under PFJ 2.0 include several key components: an Input Grant for Vulnerable Farmers, designed to support those most in need; an Input Grant for the First 200,000 Fully Registered Farmers on the Ghana Agricultural Input Allocation Platform (GhAAP), for those who have completed their registration; an Input Grant for Flood Victims, aimed at helping farmers affected by recent flooding; and Input Credit, which will begin distribution to farmers who have applied for it this week.
The Ministry urges all farmers who have not yet registered to do so through the GhAAP website (www.ghaap.com) or by contacting their district agriculture departments.
To ensure efficient monitoring and distribution nationwide, Deputy Ministers for Agriculture Hon. Yaw Frempong Addo and Hon. Mohammed Hardi Tufeiru will oversee the process, making certain that farmers receive their inputs promptly.
While the initial phase of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) program has yielded promising results, the upcoming second phase (PFJ Phase II) is viewed as a pivotal advancement in Ghana’s agricultural sector. PFJ Phase II aims to capitalize on the achievements of its predecessor and elevate the program to new heights.
PFJ 2.0 prioritizes collaborations with the private sector to facilitate financing and technical assistance for farmers, enhancing their productivity and profitability.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture highlighted that this initiative will foster greater investments in agriculture and generate employment opportunities.
