The Canadian Government yesterday donated agricultural equipment to the Michel Camp Co-operative Women Farmers Society Limited to help boost food production and strengthen local food security.
The items, which include a tractor, three power tillers and five planters, are expected to enhance the farming capacity of the women’s cooperative.
The support forms part of ongoing collaborative efforts to build the resilience of smallholder farmers, particularly women, and improve their contribution to national agricultural development.
The gesture will support vegetable production in the enclave, a key component of the Government’s Feed Ghana Programme aimed at increasing agricultural productivity, promoting economic empowerment, and improving the livelihoods of rural communities.
Presenting the equipment, the High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, Mrs Myriam Montrat, noted that the donation followed the advocacy efforts of the women farmers, which were brought to the attention of Canada’s Secretary of State during his visit to Ghana in June 2025.
“When Canada’s Secretary of State visited you in June 2025, he didn’t not only hear your plea for mechanised solutions but also took note of your urgent need to reduce production costs and alleviate the drudgery of manual labour,” she stated.
Mrs Montrat added that the equipment would help farmers cut down production costs, ease manual labour and improve their livelihoods.
“The tractors, power tillers and planters are more than equipment. They are tools for your empowerment, enabling you to expand production, strengthen your role in agribusiness and secure better livelihoods,” she indicated.
The High Commissioner also reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to Ghana’s development priorities, noting that Canada’s cooperation strategy focuses on inclusive growth, climate resilience and sustainable development.
She praised the determination of the women farmers and expressed confidence that the support would deepen the partnership between Canada and Ghana.
Receiving the items on behalf of the cooperative, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, commended the Canadian Government for the timely donation, saying it would enhance food production and support the implementation of the Feed Ghana Programme.
“It is when people have food to eat that they can sit down and think about what next to do. So let us all join hands and make our resources available to agriculture,” he mentioned.
Mr Opoku stressed the importance of agriculture to Ghana’s economy, noting that the country spends over GH¢3 billion annually on food imports.
He urged farmers to take advantage of available support systems to increase productivity.
He also announced plans to rehabilitate broken irrigation systems, including the Ashaiman irrigation scheme to support farmers and increase food production.
Moreover, the Minister expressed optimism that the equipment would be properly maintained and used effectively for its intended purpose.
BY CECILIA YADA LAGBA
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