Mahama Launches ‘Grow 24’ to Irrigate 2 Million Hectares Under 24-Hour Economy
On July 2, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama officially launched Grow 24, the agriculture-focused pillar of Ghana’s ambitious 24-Hour Economy agenda, during a ceremony in Accra. The programme aims to irrigate over 2 million hectares of farmland, enabling year-round cultivation and anchoring agro-industrial development. Key Components of Grow 24 Irrigation of 2M+ Hectares: Large-scale irrigation infrastructure will support continuous farming cycles across Ghana’s arable land . Agro-Industrial Parks: Facilities will facilitate value addition through processing, packaging, and improved market access—helping reduce post-harvest losses. Volta Economic Corridor: Grow 24 sites will align with a larger corridor strategy spanning agriculture, fisheries, tourism, and transport leveraging Volta Lake. Why Grow 24 Matters BenefitImpactFood SecurityIrrigation ensures consistent production and reduces Ghana’s food imports.Export GrowthAgro-processing parks generate value-add, enabling Ghana to export finished goods.Job CreationBoosts employment in farming, processing, logistics, and technology.Rural DevelopmentSupports mechanisation, cooperatives, and access to inputs, transforming farming communities . […]