Ghana Farmers Announce Nationwide Boycott of 2025 Farmers’ Day Over Neglect and Policy Failures
A coalition of Ghana’s leading agricultural organisations has declared a nationwide boycott of the 2025 Farmers’ Day celebrations, accusing the government of neglect and mismanagement that have worsened the country’s food production crisis. The coalition — comprising rice and maize producers, millers, input suppliers, mechanisation service providers, and agribusiness groups — described the move as “a united stand for survival.” It marks the first time in Ghana’s history that such a broad alliance of farmers has collectively boycotted the national celebration. In a joint statement, the groups expressed frustration over the government’s failure to fulfil its September 2025 promise that the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) would buy all locally produced rice and maize. Farmers say no such purchases have occurred, leaving thousands of tonnes of grain unsold and many producers in debt. The statement also accused the government […]