President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the 2026 national budget will include dedicated funding for the creation of Farmer Service Centres nationwide — a flagship programme aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and supporting smallholder farmers.
Speaking to farmers and residents in Wa, Upper West Region, the President revealed that 50 sites have already been identified in key agricultural zones for the initial phase of the project.
He explained that the initiative seeks to modernise Ghana’s agriculture by giving farmers access to affordable mechanised equipment and essential support services.
“The Finance Minister will make a budgetary allocation for the establishment of the Farmer Service Centres in the 2026 Budget. This will allow us to develop the identified sites and begin implementation immediately,”
— President Mahama stated.
Each Farmer Service Centre will be equipped with tractors, harvesters, ploughs, harrows, maize shellers, and other advanced machinery, enabling farmers to access modern equipment without bearing the high cost of ownership and maintenance.
The project fulfills a major 2024 campaign promise by Mahama to make farming more sustainable, profitable, and technology-driven.
Addressing public concerns about the initiative’s feasibility, the President reaffirmed the government’s commitment:
“The Farmer Service Centre initiative is not an abandoned promise. Its funding will be captured in this year’s budget so that work can begin on the 50 identified sites.”
He further revealed that the same budget will make provisions for irrigation development, ensuring that farmers can cultivate crops throughout the year.
“We are taking deliberate steps to address food insecurity by enabling year-round farming,” he added.
The Farmer Service Centre initiative forms part of Mahama’s broader “Big Push” agenda, which seeks to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance livelihoods in rural communities.
