The Oti Region is facing a severe agricultural crisis as a prolonged drought has affected over 58,700 hectares of crops, representing nearly half of the region’s cultivated lands. According to the Regional Directorate of Agriculture, unpredictable rainfall has left 76,016 farmers, including 58,001 men and 18,015 women, grappling with massive losses.
Staple crops like maize, rice, yam, groundnut, cassava, and millet have been particularly hard-hit, threatening food security in the area. Among the affected districts, Biakoye District suffered the most, with over 93,000 farmers impacted. Other districts, such as Jasikan and Krachi East, also reported significant losses.
The drought’s persistent nature has left farmers who depend on rain-fed agriculture with little hope for recovery. Regional Director of Agriculture, O’Brien Nyarko, called attention to the need for intervention as the crisis deepens.
The dire situation has sparked concerns about food production, livelihoods, and long-term agricultural sustainability in the region.
