The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has reaffirmed government’s commitment to addressing the growing surplus of farm produce across the country, assuring farmers that concrete steps are being taken to prevent further losses.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo, said the ministry is working closely with the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to manage the ongoing food glut, which has left many farmers struggling to find ready markets for their harvests.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Dumelo described recent reports of onions and other perishable produce going bad as “deeply worrying,” stressing that the situation requires urgent and coordinated intervention.
He revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has directed that farmers whose produce has perished as a result of the glut be compensated to cushion them from financial loss.
“That commitment has been made, and discussions are ongoing to ensure the affected farmers receive support,” he said.
Addressing questions about whether the situation signals an abundance of food in the country, the deputy minister noted that the ministry is examining the underlying factors to make informed decisions.
“We need to establish whether there is indeed an oversupply and what has contributed to it, so policy responses are accurate and effective,” he added.
Mr. Dumelo emphasised that the ministry remains focused on implementing long-term solutions to stabilise the food supply chain, reduce post-harvest losses, and secure better market access for farmers.
