President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a new 60-hectare irrigation project designed to significantly increase tomato production and support local farmers. The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector, improve food security, and reduce reliance on imported tomato products.

The irrigation project will provide farmers with a reliable and consistent water supply, enabling year-round cultivation of tomatoes regardless of seasonal rainfall patterns. This is expected to help stabilise tomato prices in local markets while also improving yields and quality of produce.

Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum, Mahama emphasised the importance of investing in modern agricultural infrastructure.

He noted that projects like this are crucial in empowering farmers, creating employment opportunities, and boosting the country’s economy through agribusiness.

He also reaffirmed that agriculture and agribusiness remain central to his administration’s development agenda.

He emphasised a focused investment approach, explaining that the government will channel both local and external resources into carefully selected areas to ensure measurable and timely results.

“We are going to select specific areas where the government is going to intentionally mobilise investment. We will intentionally invest with both local resources and external ones so that we will get measurable outcomes within the shortest possible time,” he stated.

The 60-hectare irrigation scheme is expected to serve as a model for future agricultural developments, with potential expansion to other crops and regions. If successfully implemented and maintained, the project could mark a significant step forward in modernizing Ghana’s agricultural landscape and supporting sustainable farming practices.