The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has dismissed reports of delays in the distribution of farm inputs for the 2026 farming season, saying distribution is being timed to match crop production stages across the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Ministry said it remains committed to ensuring fertilisers and other inputs reach farmers at the right time for application. It explained that releasing inputs too early can lead to improper storage, diversion, and application outside the recommended period.
The Ministry said in northern Ghana, where the major farming season starts in May, fertiliser application takes place mainly from late June to the end of July. Inputs to farmers in that zone have therefore been distributed within that window. For southern Ghana, support for the major season was delivered before March. MoFA added that its current focus is on the minor season which begins in August, and distribution to those areas is ongoing.
To support smallholder and vulnerable farmers, the Ministry said 40,000 bags of inorganic fertiliser have been allocated to the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana for distribution to members not covered through Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. Vegetable producers, especially tomato farmers in targeted areas, have also received seeds and organic fertilisers to boost productivity. Farmers engaged in irrigated agriculture will receive additional support under the Government’s dry-season production initiative.
According to MoFA, these interventions are targeted at the most vulnerable farmers to reduce production costs, increase output and strengthen national food security. Field officers are also supervising distribution to ensure inputs get to the intended beneficiaries.
The Ministry expressed optimism that with favourable rainfall so far, agricultural production will increase and targets for the 2026 season will be met and possibly exceeded. It added that it is working with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry to improve value addition, expand market opportunities, and secure reliable markets for farmers.
Government, the statement said, remains committed to transforming agriculture into a profitable and competitive sector that creates jobs and contributes to economic development.
