Former President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the critical role that technology can play in transforming Ghana’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a recent forum on modern farming practices, Mahama emphasized that adopting digital tools, mechanization, and data-driven approaches can significantly boost productivity, improve food security, and enhance farmers’ livelihoods.
He noted that technological innovations—from precision farming to mobile-based market information systems—are essential for addressing challenges such as low yields, post-harvest losses, and climate-related impacts on agriculture. Mahama called on both the government and private sector to invest in research and development, training programs, and infrastructure that support tech-driven farming solutions.
Highlighting successful examples from other countries, he stressed that Ghana could harness technology to not only increase agricultural output but also create jobs, stimulate rural economies, and position the country as a key player in the global agribusiness landscape.
Mahama concluded by urging stakeholders to embrace innovation and digitalization as a pathway to a modern, competitive, and sustainable agricultural sector.
