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Eric Opoku, the Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, has unveiled a plan to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector by introducing farming initiatives in Senior High Schools across the country.
Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 20, 2025, Opoku announced that each Senior High School would be required to cultivate a farm. He highlighted the program’s potential to optimize Ghana’s vast land resources and support the agricultural sector’s growth.
“We are also going to encourage institutional farming. Every secondary school in this country will be required to own a farm,” Opoku stated.
The initiative aims to address food shortages in schools, reduce the cost of feeding students, and improve the quality and quantity of meals provided. Opoku indicated plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to recruit laborers who will assist schools in establishing and maintaining the farms.
“We will also recruit labourers for secondary schools to help them establish and maintain their farms. If nothing else, we can reduce the cost of school feeding and also enhance both the quality and quantity of the food provided to our students,” he explained.
This proposal aligns with efforts to instill agricultural practices among the youth while ensuring sustainability and food security within the education system.
