Take advantage of growing opportunities in agriculture – John Dumelo tells youth

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called on Ghanaian youth to take advantage of expanding opportunities within Ghana’s agricultural sector, stressing that farming remains one of the most viable and sustainable business ventures in the country.

He discussed available financial packages from state agencies specifically designed for the youth.

Addressing participants at a town hall meeting organised by The Ghanaian Farmer in partnership with the People Building Institute on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the British Council in Accra, Mr. Dumelo emphasised that agriculture must be viewed not merely as subsistence work but as a serious and profitable enterprise.

He noted that government initiatives are increasingly structured to make the sector more attractive to young people, offering access to land, training, improved seedlings, mechanisation services, and financial support schemes.

“The National Youth Authority, Ghana Enterprise Agency, Outgrower Value Chain Fund (OVCF) at the Ministry of Agriculture, have money from donor partners, given to banks to lend to farmers. When you approach them with good plans after starting your farm already, it’s easy to get the loans and grants.”