The agricultural sector is set for major investment in 2026 as the government earmarks GH¢245 million to modernize food production, strengthen value chains, and enhance food security.

According to the 2026 Budget, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture will implement a new National Policy on Integrated Oil Palm Development (2026–2032) with a GH¢6.9 billion financial window to boost palm oil production and create 250,000 jobs nationwide.

“Agriculture remains the heart of our economic transformation,” Dr. Ato Forson stated. “Our goal is to move from subsistence to agribusiness, from dependence to self-sufficiency.”

The budget further allocates GH¢828 million for the construction of 1,000 kilometres of agricultural enclave roads, aimed at linking farms to markets and reducing post-harvest losses.

Additional allocations include GH¢690 million for Farmer Service Centers, GH¢200 million for buffer stock operations, and GH¢100 million for aquaculture and inland fisheries.

The government also plans to revitalize the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), enhance mechanization through the Agricultural Mechanisation Service Centres (AMSECs), and promote youth participation through Green Ghana Jobs.

Analysts say the agricultural focus in the 2026 Budget aligns with Ghana’s long-term goal of becoming a net food exporter and curbing food inflation, which has been one of the major drivers of cost of living in recent years.