A total of 500 Agricultural Extension Officers under the Feed Ghana Brigade are set to graduate from the Tesano Police Training School as part of government efforts to strengthen agricultural extension services and boost food production across the country.
The officers have undergone specialised training to support the implementation of the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, which seeks to increase agricultural productivity, enhance food security and create sustainable livelihoods.
Upon deployment, the graduates will provide advanced technical guidance to farmers and communities in all 276 agricultural constituencies.
Their responsibilities will include supporting backyard gardening, the Nkokonkitinkiti initiative, school-based agricultural projects and other interventions aimed at increasing local food production.
The initiative forms part of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s (MOFA) broader strategy to modernise agriculture by improving farmers’ access to extension services and promoting climate-smart farming practices.
The deployment of the officers is expected to bridge the gap between agricultural research and farming communities by providing timely technical support, promoting improved farming methods and encouraging greater youth participation in agriculture.
The graduation of the Feed Ghana Brigade also aligns with activities marking the 42nd National Farmers’ Day, underscoring government’s commitment to strengthening the agricultural sector and ensuring national food security through effective extension service delivery.
By Benjamin Aidoo
