“Ghana’s Food Security Efforts Boosted with National Food Reserve Program”

Story by Fada Amakye

The Ghana Buffer Stock Company (GBSC) has taken significant steps to improve food security in the country through the implementation of the National Food Reserve Program. The program, which was initiated by the government, aims to set aside 10% of the country’s annual staple food consumption to mitigate food insecurity and improve the security conditions in the country.

According to the Deputy CEO of GBSC, Osmund Amuah, the company has made significant progress in purchasing staple foods such as rice, maize, and gari, which will be used to build healthy food reserves. The company has been able to purchase 60,000 bags of rice, 120,000 bags of maize, and 10,000 bags of gari, with the goal of ensuring that Ghanaians have access to food in times of emergency.

The National Food Reserve Program is designed to address the challenges faced by farmers in the country, including limited market space and lack of price stability. The program will also help to reduce post-harvest losses and ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their produce.

The government has committed an initial funding of 100 million Ghana Cedis to support the program, which is expected to have a significant impact on the country’s food security situation. The program is also expected to improve the livelihoods of farmers and reduce the country’s reliance on imported food.

The GBSC’s efforts to build healthy food reserves and implement the National Food Reserve Program are crucial steps towards achieving food security in Ghana. The program’s success will depend on continued government support and effective implementation.