The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced that agriculture will be his top priority if he is elected president in the 2024 general elections. 

Emphasising his commitment to improving the sector, he assured farmers that his administration would collaborate with countries like Brazil and China, which have higher crop productivity, to adopt their best practices and technologies.

Dr Bawumia pledged to establish District Agricultural Mechanisation Centres across farming districts, which would provide affordable equipment to help expand production. 

He believes that these centres will play a crucial role in boosting agricultural productivity and supporting farmers in their efforts to modernize their practices.

During a courtesy call on Sandem-Nab, Nab Azaksuk Azantilow, the Paramount Chief of the Builsa Traditional Area in the Upper East Region, Dr. Bawumia outlined his plans to leverage international expertise and resources to benefit Ghanaian farmers. 

He highlighted the importance of adopting advanced technologies to enhance crop yields and improve the overall efficiency of the agricultural sector.

Dr. Bawumia's remarks were part of his campaign tour, where he engaged with various communities and stakeholders to share his vision for the future of Ghana's agriculture. 

He reiterated his commitment to prioritising the needs of farmers and ensuring that they have access to the tools and knowledge necessary for success.

“Agriculture is going to be my number one priority. We will make sure that we have all the different pillars in place for farmers."

“I want to bring in the best practices from countries like Brazil and China that have higher productivity in crops such as maize and rice. We want to also learn from them to adopt some of those technologies that are giving them two or three times the yields per acre that we are doing," he said.