Speaking at the 41st National Farmers Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, the Minister also praised the resilience and ingenuity of farmers and fishers, noting that their work is central to Ghana’s economic transformation. 

"Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, permit me to commend the hardworking farmers and fishers gathered here. Their innovation and resilience continue to inspire our work at the Ministry, whether through improved seed adoption, sustainable livestock practices, irrigation use, mechanization, or agro-processing, to have proven that agriculture remains a powerful engine for building a robust, sustainable, and circular economy," he said. 

"Today, we celebrate you. But beyond today, we shall continue to support and invest in your success. The Ghanaian farmer must not be a mere participant, but the leader of the entire agri-space.Mr Opoku highlighted the progress made under the Feed Ghana programme, including expanded irrigation, mechanisation support, reforms in seed and fertilizer distribution, livestock improvement, and value chain development." 

The Minister expressed confidence that with continued investment, Ghana can become the “food nation of Africa.” 

"We are confident that with the establishment of the government's research fund, this innovation will finally transition from the laboratory to the field, where farmers can benefit directly and Ghana's agricultural transformation can be accelerated."