Ghana unveils farmer service centers to promote climate-smart agriculture, reduce environmental strain
By Faridat Salifu
President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana has launched 11 Farmer Service Centres designed to improve access to shared agricultural machinery, reduce environmental degradation, and promote sustainable farming practices across Ghana.
Speaking at the National Agribusiness Dialogue on July 28, 2025, Mahama described the centres as part of a broader climate-resilient strategy to modernise agriculture while cutting down on the inefficient use of land, fuel, and equipment by smallholder farmers.
The initiative is being funded under the government’s “Big Push” programme, with the Ministry of Finance approving resources for the first phase of rollout.
Each centre will host tractors and mechanised tools that farmers can book during the farming season, replacing the need for individual machinery ownership a shift expected to curb redundant fuel consumption, emissions, and improper disposal of old farm equipment.
“This approach reduces duplication, promotes equipment maintenance, and limits environmental waste,” Mahama said.
Rather than selling the equipment, the government will provide centralised services through trained operators and maintenance teams, ensuring long-term functionality and lower carbon footprints.
The centres are part of a wider national plan to establish 50 such hubs in farming zones, promoting sustainable land use and efficient resource allocation.
Mahama also announced a complementary policy to prioritise Made-in-Ghana goods especially agro-processed products in public procurement, reinforcing local value chains and reducing emissions associated with long-distance imports.
By linking shared mechanisation to sustainable procurement and production models, the centres are expected to contribute directly to Ghana’s environmental goals under the Paris Agreement and national climate action strategies.
