On the occasion of National Farmers’ Day, the Minority in Parliament has called for a bold, technology-driven transformation of Ghana’s agricultural and fisheries sectors.

In a statement released Friday, December 5, Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the government must invest in AI-driven yield forecasting, drone-based fertiliser application, precision agriculture, smart irrigation, and sustainable aquaculture systems.

“Ghana cannot continue relying on outdated tools and manual practices while the world is being transformed by technology. This is how Ghana becomes competitive, creates jobs, feeds our people, and builds a future-proof agricultural and blue economy,” the statement noted.

The opposition also highlighted the urgent need to tackle illegal mining and fishing, enforce regulations against smuggled imports, and provide subsidies and financing for modern farming equipment.

“We honour and celebrate the courage of our farmers and fishers. But their struggles cannot be ignored. Leadership must invest, protect, and modernise the sector,” the Minority said.