Gov’t Allocates Extra GH¢100m to Buy Surplus Grains from Farmers – Eric Opoku
New funding aims to ease farmer losses, stabilise prices, and boost local food supply.
- Government provides additional GH¢100 million to purchase surplus grains from farmers
- NAFCO continues buying rice, maize, gari, and other crops to stabilise food prices
- President Mahama’s directive seeks to protect farmers from losses amid falling market prices
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the National Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to purchase surplus farm produce from farmers nationwide to address falling market prices and unsold crops.
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, announced the decision in an interview on Monday, November 10, 2025, responding to growing concerns from farmers, particularly those cultivating rice, maize, and other grains.
The President’s directive aims to cushion farmers affected by the grain glut while stabilising food prices. “The National Buffer Stock Company is procuring rice, maize, gari, and other grains directly from farmers,” Mr. Opoku said.
The government initially released GH¢100 million for the purchases, which has now been fully utilised. The minister confirmed that he personally verified the quantities procured. “I have visited the stores, checked the quantities, and also reviewed the receipts for the amounts procured,” he noted.
To sustain the programme, the government has approved an additional GH¢100 million, enabling NAFCO to continue buying produce directly from farmers in the field. “Another GH¢100 million has been provided for them to go to the field to continue with the purchases,” Mr. Opoku added.
