Ghana Secures 40,000 Acres in Yeji for Agro-Industrial Expansion

The Government of Ghana has secured 40,000 acres of land in Yeji from the Yeji Traditional Council as part of efforts to scale agro-industrial production under the Feed the Industry programme, a core component of the broader Feed Ghana Initiative.

The land acquisition is intended to support large-scale commercial farming aimed at increasing the availability of locally produced raw materials for domestic industries. By expanding agricultural production at scale, the programme seeks to reduce reliance on imported inputs while strengthening national value chains.

Speaking during a working visit by Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare confirmed that the initiative is being implemented in collaboration with private sector partners. Among them is food manufacturer GB Foods, which is expected to play a central role in the first phase of cultivation.

According to the minister, commercial farming will begin on approximately 6,000 hectares, focusing initially on tomatoes, pepper and ginger. These crops are intended to supply local processing industries, particularly in the food sector, helping stabilise input availability and pricing.

She added that cultivation activities are scheduled to commence in September, with further land acquisitions under discussion to support future expansion. Engagements with traditional authorities are ongoing to secure additional land parcels that are free from litigation, a key requirement for attracting long-term private investment.

Beyond industrial supply, the programme is expected to generate employment, create new market opportunities for farmers, and improve coordination across Ghana’s agribusiness ecosystem. The government views the initiative as a strategic step toward industrialising agriculture and improving domestic production capacity.

With land secured and initial cultivation plans in place, the project marks a significant move toward restructuring how raw materials are sourced for local industries, positioning agro-industry as a driver of sustainable economic growth.

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