6th October2025.
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, has cut sod for the construction of a tomato processing plant at Agogo, the district capital of Asante Akyem North in the Ashanti Region. The initiative forms part of the government’s efforts to add value to agricultural produce and strengthen local agribusinesses under the Feed Ghana Program.
As part of his working visit, the Minister also distributed 2,000 bags of fertilizer, improved tomato seeds, onion seeds, and watermelon seeds to farmers in the district. This marks the second time he has provided agricultural inputs to farmers in Asante Akyem North. He explained that the district is one of the selected areas benefiting from the government’s pilot scheme for improved seed distribution this year.
Hon. Opoku further commissioned a mechanized borehole for plantain traders at the Agogo Plantain Market to enhance access to water for their daily activities. In addition, he presented a cash donation of ₵50,000 to the District Assembly in support of the District Road Improvement Program (DRIP), which seeks to improve the local road network and facilitate the smooth transportation of farm produce to major markets.
The Minister’s visit commenced with a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Asante Akyem Agogo, Nana Sarpong Akuoko, before he proceeded to the project site. He was accompanied by the Independent Member of Parliament, Hon. Ohene Kwame Frimpong, and the Municipal Chief Executive, Sarah Amoakoaa.
Hon. Opoku emphasized that these initiatives are in line with the government’s broader policy to increase food production, enhance market access, and promote value addition through agro-processing.
Beneficiary farmers expressed profound appreciation to the Minister and the government, stating that the support would greatly improve their productivity and overall livelihoods.