
Nyamekye Dep. Minister for Livestock


Kwame Agyemang Benneh Special Assistant to Hon. Minister

George Asahiabi Technical Assistant to Hon. Minister




Charles Hornsby-Odoi Snr. Executive Officer

Dora Obeng-Benne Secretary to Minister
EVENTS

The main goal of the Ministry of Food And Agriculture ( MOFA ) is to create an environment for sustainable growth and development in the Agriultural Sector that would include:

Provision of food security

Supply of raw materials for industry

Creation of employment

Reduction in poverty and the creation of wealth

Greater contribution of the sector to GDP

Generation of foreign exchange earnings

Beyond these, agriculture is also recognised to have a greater impact on poverty reduction than other sectors. Other roles are social stabilisation, buffer during economic shocks, support to environmental sustainability, and cultural values associated with farming.

VISION

The vision of the Ministry is a modernised agriculture culminating in a
structurally transformed economy and evident in food security, employment opportunities and reduced poverty..

MISSION

MOFA's Mission is to promote sustainable agriculture and thriving agribusiness through research and technology development, effective extension and other support services to farmers, processors and traders for improved livelihood

OBJECTIVES

Based on the role of agriculture in the national development framework, the objectives for the food and agriculture sector policy are as follows:

· Food security and emergency preparedness

· Improved growth in incomes

· Increased competitiveness and enhanced integration into domestic and international markets

· Sustainable management of land and environment

· Science and Technology Applied in food and agriculture development

· Improved Institutional Coordination