The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has held the 15th National Farmers Forum in Accra with a focus on Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security.
This annual event, brought together farmers, policymakers, government officials, agricultural experts, financiers, the 2024 National Best Farmer Awardees, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for overcoming climate challenges that threaten food security. The 15thAnnual National Farmers Forum assembled key stakeholders in a panel discussion sessions aimed at deepening national conversation on climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable food security in the Ghana. In his remarks, the Managing Director of ADB, AlhajiAlhassan Yakubu-Tali, noted that the forum's theme, "Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security," emphasized the bank's commitment to supporting climate-resilient practices and innovations to ensure food security. "The theme for this year's celebration is very appropriate as it highlights the need for the state and citizenry to commit to adopting better agricultural practices that address the growing challenges posed by climate change and expand productive capacity to enhance food security," he added.
Alhaji Yakubu-Tali highlighted that the event's focus on climate-resilient agriculture reflects a growing recognition that food security and economic stability are interwoven, adding that It also reinforced Ghana's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security, and promote sustainable agriculture. "We need a robust agricultural system that empowers farmers, ensures food security, and supports economic growth," he mentioned.
Investments and Interventions The ADB MD disclosed that the Bank has in the past eight years strengthened its resolve to maintain its commitmentto its founding mandate by increasing funding to the agricultural sector. "The Bank's investment in agriculture has seen a steady growth with total agricultural loan stock increasing from GHS453.20 million in 2016 to GH1.41 billion as at October 2024.
