The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has announced that the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) will begin purchasing surplus grains from farmers to address the anticipated bumper harvest in 2025 and unsold carry-over stocks from 2024.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 23, the Ministry stated that the government has, for the first time since NAFCO’s establishment, allocated significant resources to enable the company to buy surplus produce for storage.

It said the move will reduce post-harvest losses while ensuring food reserves are available to cushion the country against future shortages and emergencies.

MoFA assured farmers that NAFCO will remain active in the market to purchase grains and mitigate any potential adverse effects of excess supply.

“The general public is assured that MoFA, working with all relevant agencies and stakeholders, is fully engaged in ensuring that every grain produced by Ghanaian farmers finds a sustainable and profitable market,” the Ministry stated.

The Ministry has therefore urged farmers to remain calm and confident, stating that the government remains committed to safeguarding livelihoods and strengthening food security across the country.

Read the full statement below