President Mahama Launches Vegetable Development Project to Boost Ghana’s Food Security and Agricultural Transformation
President of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the Vegetable Development Project, popularly known as “Y3redua”, at Kukuom in the Ahafo Region on Thursday, 27th November, 2025 marking a major milestone in government’s renewed efforts to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural competitiveness under the Feed Ghana flagship program.
Addressing a gathering of traditional leaders, farmers, development partners, and government officials, the President described the initiative as “the beginning of a new chapter in Ghana’s agricultural renaissance.”
He emphasized that despite vegetables being essential to every Ghanaian household, the country continues to rely heavily on imported produce—particularly during the dry season—leading to unstable supply chains, foreign exchange losses, and high market prices.
The “Y3redua ” project aims to correct these long-standing structural weaknesses by repositioning Ghana as a major vegetable producer. It will focus on:
Expanding smallholder and large-scale production of tomatoes, onions, and peppers
Introducing improved seed varieties and modern agronomic practices
Strengthening the full value chain—from input supply to storage, processing, and marketing
Creating sustainable and dignified jobs for youth, women, and persons with disabilities
“The vision is simple,” the President said. “Without water, vegetable production cannot thrive. And without year-round production, Ghana cannot achieve food security.”
60 Hectares of Solar-Powered Irrigation Across Six Communities
Irrigation development forms the backbone of “Y3redua” The project will deliver solar-powered irrigation systems across 60 hectares in:
Kukuom
Nobekaw
Datano
Sankore
Asibrim
Kwapong
These installations are expected to provide reliable water, reduce energy costs, support climate resilience, and ensure continuous production throughout the year.
Farmers have already begun receiving improved inputs, organic fertilizer, agronomic training, and digital advisory services. Government has also introduced Farm Mates as a ready-market buyer to guarantee predictable off-take of all produce. Additionally, a modern pack house will be constructed for grading, sorting, packaging, and cold chain management.
The entire project has been structured for completion within 12 months.
The President stressed that “Y3redua” is integrated into the broader Feed Ghana 2025–2028 Agricultural Transformation Agenda, which prioritizes:
Increased production of rice, maize, soya, vegetables, cassava, poultry, and cashew
Establishment of farmer service centers
Expansion of mechanization and irrigation infrastructure
Development of commodity-based cooperatives
Support for youth and women entrepreneurs
Modernization of storage, processing, and marketing systems
“The future we are building is a 24-hour agricultural economy powered by technology and reliable markets,” he stated.
Commending the Ahafo Region for its strong agricultural performance, the President noted that the solar-powered irrigation facility in Kukuom will expand dry-season farming, strengthen cooperatives, create employment for the youth, and increase household incomes.
The President reaffirmed government’s commitment to building a resilient, modern, inclusive agricultural sector.
“With discipline and unity, we will feed Ghana, grow Ghana, and transform Ghana,” he declared, before officially launching the “Y3redua” Vegetable Development Project.
