President John Dramani Mahama has announced the construction of a modern rice mill in Jadima, in the Mamprugu Moagduri District of the North East Region-an initiative aimed at transforming Ghana's agricultural sector from "subsistence to sustainability." Speaking during a durbar of Chiefs and People in Nalerigu as part of his regional "Thank You" tour, Mahama described the project, which is in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), as a game-changer for local farmers and the entire economy. "This rice mill is not just a factory," Mahama declared. "It is a symbol of hope, a signal of change, and a tool for empowerment." He emphasized the importance of value addition in agriculture, pointing out the missed opportunities that have long affected farmers in Ghana. "Our farmers work hard, but for too long, they've lacked the systems to add value to their produce.
This facility will ensure their efforts are rewarded." Mahama also promised a major policy shift to support the local rice industry. "I have instructed the Buffer Stock Company to purchase all the rice produced from this mill," he revealed. "We will pay for it and use it to feed our children in senior high schools across the country. "This is how we create a complete local value chain-from the farmer's field to the dining halls." The initiative, he said, would reduce post-harvest losses, curb youth migration, and boost rural livelihoods. "We will drastically reduce post-harvest losses, and more importantly, keep the profits here in Ghana," Mahama affirmed. "This will not only boost incomes for farmers but also improve livelihoods, reduce youth migration, and foster stability in this part of the country." Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Related Topics:Feature Advertisement You may like Ghana among 36 countries that face a possible ban from entering US "What a bad legacy"-Kofi Ofosu Nkansah chides Wontumi for failure to build a Regional Office for NPP NSS payroll scandal justifies NPP's fall - Martin Kpebu declares Ashaiman NDC Chairman Shaddad Jallo dies after sudden illness GRA postpones energy levy implementation following Finance Minister's directive Be reasonable with your demands-Amoako Baah descends on insensitive nurses GES extends SHS school selection deadline to June 25, includes private schools in free SHS programme Monitor the Israel-Iran war and prepare measures to protect the recent economic gains - Mahama to Finance and Energy Ministers We may resume strike if promises are broken - GRNMA cautions govt Click to comment Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.
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