The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, says the government will need approximately GH¢500 million to effectively manage the current food glut resulting from an oversupply of farm produce across the country.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, November 10, 2025, Mr. Opoku emphasised the need for a coordinated, data-driven response to the challenge, cautioning that failure to act swiftly could discourage farmers from reinvesting in agriculture.
“You don’t just move to a farm because there is a glut. You need to go there with a technical team to determine the volume of produce available for procurement. From the figures we are receiving, we will need about GH¢500 million to clear it,” he explained.
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The minister disclosed that the government is currently engaging the World Food Programme (WFP) and other development partners to identify sustainable solutions for managing the glut and preventing similar occurrences in the future.
“If we handle this situation properly, it will encourage our farmers to reinvest because they will see farming as profitable. But if we allow these crops to go to waste, it will be a massive loss and will demotivate farmers,” he warned.
Mr. Opoku said the initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to stabilise food prices, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, and promote sustainable agricultural production nationwide.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem