The government is targeting 10,000 hectares in eight regions for the first phase of the "Irrigation for Wealth Creation" project to boost agriculture production, and contribute to food security in the country.
Consequently, the regional ministers for the regions have been tasked to lead in the acquisition of land for the project, expected to begin immediately after Parliament approves the 2025 budget in March.
The regions are Volta, Oti, Central, North East, Northern, Savannah, Upper West and Upper East.
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, made the announcement in Accra on Thursday when he met regional ministers, business partners and the implementing agency.
