Minister responsible for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku has urged Ghanaians to participate in farming, particularly backyard gardening, to support the national drive for food self-sufficiency.
He urged households to grow simple vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garden eggs to save money and reduce household food expenses.
The sector minister made this statement when he delivered the keynote addressed on Thursday 16 October 2025,in commemoration of the 45th World Food Day and the 80th Anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the theme; Hand in hand for better Food and a Better Future,highlighting Ghana’s commitment to ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Mr. Opoku noted that Ghana is richly blessed with fertile lands, abundant water bodies, and a vibrant youthful population capable of driving agricultural productivity, emphasizing that with unity and collaboration, the nation can achieve a more resilient farming system and ensure food sufficiency for all.
“God has blessed our country with everything we need, land, water, and energetic youth. All we need is unity to work together so that we can produce enough food for our people,” he said
Speaking to journalists, Hon. Opoku further explained that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was established 80 years ago, following the devastation of the World Wars, to eliminate hunger and starvation across the globe.
He however called on schools starting from primary to tertiary levels and institutions such as the Military, Prisons Service, and Fire Service to establish small farms within their compounds to help prevent food shortages and build a culture of agricultural engagement across all sectors.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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