Eric Opoku
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana has called on the government to urgently release subsidized fertilizers to farmers, warning that delays are straining smallholder farmers and threatening food production.
The farmers said the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has been unable to supply subsidised fertilisers because funds from the Ministry of Finance have not been released.
The situation, they add, has left thousands stranded with nothing but just promises during a critical period of the farming season.
They argue that the development has cut crop production and reduced yields, raising concerns about food security.
Association President, Douglas Annor, said many farmers are struggling to sustain operations.
“The situation has made farming increasingly difficult for many households that depend on agriculture for their livelihoods,” Mr. Annor said in an interview.
Mr. Annor said the delay in releasing fertilisers under the 2025/2026 subsidy programme has disrupted farming activities in several communities.
Community visits
Visits to farming communities in Ejura, Nkoranza, Techiman, Goaso, and Sefwi Wiawso showed growing frustration. Several farmers said they expected the current administration to prioritise agriculture but claim they have been left to face rising production costs alone.
Farmers reported that the absence of subsidised fertilisers have weakened crop growth and hurt harvests, leading to losses and lower incomes. Some said they have cut the size of their farms because they can no longer afford the required quantities of fertiliser.
Others warned that continued delays could drive young people away from farming. At Goaso in the Ahafo Region, farmer Opanin Kwaku Ntiamoah said conditions are the toughest he has seen in more than 30 years of farming.
“The farms are hungry,” he said. “Without fertilizer, the crops cannot grow well, and without good harvests, we cannot take care of our families. We are suffering and we do not know how long we can continue like this.”
The Association is therefore appealing for immediate government intervention to make subsidised fertilisers available.
Mr. Annor said timely support would improve productivity, sustain livelihoods, and encourage more people to remain in agriculture.
A Business Desk Report