The government will soon deploy 5,000 graduates in the fields of agriculture and veterinary science to support the implementation of its flagship Feed Ghana Programme across the country.

This initiative is expected to turn research findings into practical solutions while providing modern extension services to boost agricultural productivity.

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang made the announcement at the 2025 Asogli Yam Festival held in the Volta Region on Sunday, October 5.

In her address, she highlighted the significance of the Feed Ghana Programme in addressing key challenges facing the agricultural sector, including erratic rainfall, post-harvest losses, and poor market access.

She reaffirmed government’s commitment to promoting vegetable cultivation and other agribusinesses through the provision of modern farming technologies.

“This year, under the Ministry of Agriculture, the Feed Ghana Programme is being rolled out with tangible support including significant allocations that have been made to agriculture in 2025. Supporting programmes like the Vegetable Development Project and the famous ‘Nkok) Nkititi’ poultry,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said.

She explained that the government’s plan includes deploying thousands of skilled young people to work directly with farmers across the country.

“This also includes 5,000 graduates in agriculture and veterinary science who will be deployed across the country, including the Volta Region, to work side by side with farmers providing modern extension services, sharing new techniques and helping bridge research and practice,” she added.

To encourage greater youth participation in farming and veterinary services, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the government was prioritising the creation of credit facilities and agribusiness training programmes in the Volta Region.

She also described the celebration of the Asogli Yam Festival as a platform to inspire young people to take up careers in agriculture and to honour farmers for their contributions to national development.