Feed Ghana initiative could reduce food inflation and boost rural livelihoods - EM Advisory
Agricultural modernisation under the Feed Ghana initiative is expected to play a key role in curbing food inflation and strengthening rural livelihoods in 2026, according to EM Advisory.
The programme aims to improve input availability, storage infrastructure, and market access across Ghana’s agricultural value chain.
Food prices are projected to rise sharply this year, with food inflation expected to exceed 16% by December.
They stress that improving agricultural productivity could stabilise prices while reducing the import burden.
“Targeted interventions in agriculture not only reduce inflation but also strengthen rural incomes and support domestic food security,” the report noted.
The advisory highlighted prior successes in Ghana’s agricultural sector, particularly cocoa and staple crops, which benefited from favourable weather and higher international prices in 2025.
Scaling up these interventions is critical to ensuring consistent supply and moderating seasonal price spikes.
Private sector participation is also vital. By facilitating logistics, financing, and storage solutions, agribusinesses can complement government efforts.
“The combination of public investment in infrastructure and private sector efficiency can deliver meaningful improvements in food availability and affordability,” analysts said.
The Feed Ghana initiative also has long-term strategic significance. Reducing dependency on food imports will strengthen the current account, build resilience against external shocks, and create sustainable employment.
“Agricultural modernisation is not just about food—it is central to economic stability and rural development in 2026,” EM Advisory concluded.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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