Omanghana
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for Ghana’s first Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Afram Plains Centre in the community of Takoratwene in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District, marking a significant step in the government’s plan to modernize the country’s agricultural sector.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 21, 2026, and represents the launch of a nationwide initiative designed to transform farming through improved access to equipment, inputs, and technical support. The project was a key campaign promise during the 2024 elections and forms part of the government’s broader strategy to increase agricultural productivity and rural development.
The new facility in Takoratwene is designed to operate as a comprehensive agricultural hub where farmers can access a range of services in one location. The centre will provide mechanization support, including the use of tractors, combine harvesters, threshers, and ploughs to help farmers increase efficiency and reduce dependence on manual labour.
Farmers registered with the centre will also have access to essential agricultural inputs such as improved seed varieties, fertilizers, pesticides, and weedicides. The government has announced that high-quality fertilizers will be provided free of charge to farmers during the current farming season as part of efforts to boost production.
In addition to equipment and inputs, the facility will offer technical assistance through agronomic extension services. Farmers will be able to receive soil testing support, training in modern farming techniques, and guidance on the use of smart agricultural technologies to improve yields and sustainability.
The Farmer Services Centre will also play a role in strengthening agricultural value chains. The facility will include storage and warehousing infrastructure to support post-harvest handling, along with systems designed to connect farmers directly to markets in order to help them secure better prices for their produce.
The Takoratwene centre is the first of 50 such facilities planned across Ghana. According to government officials, at least 11 of the centres are expected to begin operations by 2026 as construction and development progress.
The initiative also aligns with the government’s 24-Hour Economy Policy, which aims to expand productivity across multiple sectors of the economy by encouraging continuous economic activity and improving supply chains.
During the ceremony, President Mahama described the Afram Plains area as one of Ghana’s most important agricultural growth corridors. He also announced plans for additional infrastructure development in the region, including the construction of the Adawso–Ekye Amanfrom Bridge to improve transportation and strengthen connectivity for farmers and traders.
Officials say the Farmer Services Centre initiative represents a strategic national investment designed to move Ghana’s agricultural sector away from traditional farming tools toward a modern, technology-driven system capable of supporting large-scale food production and agribusiness development.
Source: Omanghana
