FAO urges innovation, technology to strengthen Ghana’s food security

” FAO Representative in Ghana, Dr Meshack Malo, said the agriculture sector presents significant opportunities for young people to develop solutions to some of Ghana’s food challenges.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) is calling for greater use of innovation, research and technology to strengthen Ghana’s food security and reduce the country’s reliance on imported food commodities.

The speakers called for stronger collaboration among government, researchers, businesses and young innovators to drive sustainable food production, improve nutrition and build a more resilient food system for Ghana and Africa.