Omanghana
John Dramani Mahama has visited Nobi Farms, a large-scale rice and integrated farming project located in the Afram Plains and owned by entrepreneur Kwame Awuah-Darko, as part of his ongoing “Resetting Ghana Thank You Tour.” The visit underscored the critical role of private sector investment in advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food security in Ghana.
During the tour, the President, accompanied by Eric Opoku, Minister of Food and Agriculture, explored the expansive 21,000-acre project, where development is currently concentrated on an initial 7,000 acres. The visit provided an in-depth look at the scale and ambition of the initiative, which is designed to serve as a model for modern, integrated farming in the country.
The delegation inspected key components of the farm, including extensive rice fields, research laboratories, large water reservoirs supporting irrigation systems, storage warehouses, silos, and a state-of-the-art processing facility. The project’s emphasis on modern agricultural practices was evident in its use of improved seed varieties, mechanized operations, and irrigation technology aimed at enabling year-round cultivation and reducing dependence on unpredictable rainfall patterns.
The farm aligns with broader national development strategies such as the Volta Economic Corridor and the 24-Hour Economy agenda, both of which seek to enhance productivity, promote agro-industrialization, and generate sustainable employment opportunities in rural areas.
Nobi Farms is already making a tangible impact at the local level, providing more than 150 direct jobs to young people in the Afram Plains. The initiative is seen as a strong example of how private investment can complement government policy in building a resilient and self-sufficient agricultural sector.
Source: Omanghana
