The High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, H.E. Myriam Vlontrat, has unveiled a new Canadian-supported programme aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture and strengthening food security in Ghana.

As part of the initiative, Canada will fund the installation of 25 solar-powered borehole systems in northern Ghana.

The systems are expected to provide reliable irrigation for farmers, open opportunities for additional harvest seasons in drought-prone areas, and enhance resilience against climate change.

The project is also designed to improve farmers’ access to markets, increase household incomes, and expand their participation in agricultural value chains and trade.

The support package extends beyond irrigation.

Canada will also supply modern farming equipment—including tractors, power tillers, and transplanters—to the Michel Camp Women Farmers Association in Greater Accra.

This intervention will enable women farmers to reduce production costs, climb higher along the agribusiness value chain, and expand their role in commercial agriculture.

Speaking at the launch, Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Canada for their continuous partnership.

He highlighted that the initiative aligns closely with Ghana’s national agricultural priorities under the Feed Ghana Programme, while also reflecting Canada’s Africa Strategy, which emphasises value chain development, inclusive trade, and climate-smart agriculture.

The interventions are expected to make a lasting impact by:

Empowering farmers—especially women—to boost productivity and income.

Strengthening food and nutrition security nationwide.

Driving Ghana’s broader agricultural transformation agenda.

Supporting the sustainability and competitiveness of farming operations.

The programme underscores the growing collaboration between Ghana and Canada in advancing agricultural development and building resilience in the face of global climate and food security challenges, he concluded.