Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged Ghanaians to increase their consumption of locally produced food as part of efforts to support farmers, businesses and job creation.
She said consumer choices could play an important role in strengthening Ghana’s agricultural sector and retaining more economic value within the country.
The Vice-President made the call while commending Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North and Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, for his efforts to promote the consumption of made-in-Ghana rice and other locally produced food.
She encouraged Ghanaians to embrace the principle of “eat what we grow and grow what we eat,” stressing that increased demand for locally produced food would directly benefit Ghanaian farmers and businesses.
According to her, buying food produced locally would help improve farmers’ livelihoods while supporting businesses involved in processing, transportation, distribution and retail.
She noted that a stronger market for locally produced food could also create employment opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
The Vice-President said the government would continue implementing measures to increase domestic food production, including the Feed Ghana Programme.
However, she stressed that government interventions alone could not transform the agricultural sector without active participation from consumers.
“Government action must be matched by our choices as consumers,” she said.
Vice-President Opoku-Agyemang therefore encouraged Ghanaians to take pride in locally produced food and deliberately choose Ghanaian products whenever possible.
“Let us proudly consume what Ghana produces,” she added.
She said a collective shift towards locally produced food would not only support farmers but also contribute to the growth of local industries and the broader Ghanaian economy.
