The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has moved to address marketing challenges faced by maize and bean farmers in the Atebubu-Amantin District, with direct purchase interventions rolled out for the 2026 cropping season.
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, gave the assurance in Parliament on Tuesday while responding to questions on the floor of the House.
He said farmers in Atebubu-Amantin, a major grain-producing area in the Bono East Region, were hit by poor market access last year, leaving many with unsold surplus.
To prevent a repeat, Dumelo said the Ministry has directed the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) to “intensify the purchase of surplus maize, rice and soya beans from farmers.”
“The Ministry is working closely with NAFCO to strengthen the purchase and marketing of locally produced grain and provide a ready market for their produce,” he told MPs.
He added that the Ministry has also started nationwide distribution of garden inputs for the 2026 major season to support production across the country.
According to the Deputy Minister, the combined interventions are expected to stabilize grain prices, improve farm incomes, and boost Ghana’s food security.
The Atebubu-Amantin District contributes significantly to Ghana’s maize and bean output, but post-harvest marketing has remained a major constraint for farmers in the area.
