More than 10,000 farmers in the Tamale Metropolis have benefited from fertiliser distribution, livestock support and training programmes under government agricultural interventions aimed at strengthening food security and rural livelihoods.
The Mayor of Tamale, Hon. Alhaji Adam Abubakari Takoro, disclosed this during the Assembly’s stakeholder engagement and Town Hall Meeting held on 7 May 2026, where he outlined progress under the Feed Ghana Programme and related initiatives.
He revealed that over 8,300 bags of fertiliser were distributed to farmers across the metropolis, with an additional 1,000 bags secured through collaboration with the Global Agricultural and Food Security Programme, reaching more than 1,000 farmers in 27 communities.
According to him, the interventions are part of efforts to modernise agriculture and reduce production costs for smallholder farmers, who form a significant portion of the local economy.
The Assembly also supported livestock and poultry production, distributing 12,400 guinea fowl chicks and 755 improved cockerels to farmers, including persons living with disabilities.
In addition, farmers benefited from training in improved agronomic practices aimed at increasing yields and improving farm management techniques.
The Mayor further noted that the interventions form part of broader government efforts to transform agriculture under the Feed Ghana Programme and the Input and Mechanisation Support Programme.
The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC), which supervised the engagement, described the initiative as critical to strengthening inclusive governance and development planning.
Acting Chief Director Mr. Sumaila Ewuntomah Abudu, speaking on behalf of the Northern Regional Minister, said government remains committed to supporting MMDAs to implement programmes that improve livelihoods.
He said: “Development can only be meaningful when the people are actively involved in the process,” reiterating the importance of citizen participation in governance.
The agriculture interventions come at a time when government is prioritising food security, youth engagement in agribusiness and support for vulnerable groups within rural and peri-urban communities.
Stakeholders at the meeting welcomed the updates and called for sustained support to farmers to improve productivity and reduce post-harvest losses in the metropolis.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
