President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted government’s plans to address agricultural surpluses through expanded storage and agro-processing initiatives.

Touching on developments in the sector, he noted that increased production has helped reduce food inflation but has also resulted in excess supply of commodities such as maize, rice, and eggs. While government has stepped in to purchase some of the surplus, he acknowledged that limited storage capacity remains a key challenge.

To address this, President Mahama said plans are underway to construct new warehouses and silos across the country.

He added that investments are also being directed into agro-processing facilities, including maize processing plants in major producing areas, to transform raw produce into finished goods for both local consumption and export.

He further indicated that opportunities in value addition, particularly egg processing for international markets, are being explored as part of efforts to strengthen the agricultural value chain.

The president also announced the establishment of 50 Farmers Service Centres in key agricultural zones to improve access to machinery, irrigation, and other essential services. He emphasised that the initiative will promote inclusivity, with deliberate efforts to train women as tractor operators and support their participation across the agricultural sector.

Concluding his remarks, President Mahama assured teacher trainees that their allowances have been processed and will be disbursed in the coming days.