Eric Opoku is the Minister of Food and Agriculture
As a measure aimed at support year-round, reliable irrigation systems for farming activities in the northern parts of Ghana, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government is revamping boreholes.
According to him, several of these underground water storage systems have been identified and will be renovated to serve as reliable sources of water to support irrigation.
The minister said this while speaking in an interview with Piesie Okrah on Dwaboase on TV XYZ, on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
“The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has identified several boreholes in the northern enclaves, which will be renovated and converted into irrigation systems to support farmers,” he stated.
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He also indicated that the government is to distribute some 300,000 chicks in line with its ‘Nkuko nketenkete’ policy.
“The government will provide farmers with 300,000 birds, alongside financial support and proper supervision to ensure successful outcomes,” he added.
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