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The President of the Executive Council of the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association (GAPFA), Anim-Somuah, has thrown his full support behind the Feed Ghana Programme, hailing it as a game-changing initiative that could transform Ghana’s agricultural landscape and food systems.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Friday, April 25, he reassured the public of GAPFA’s readiness and enthusiasm to support the programme.
“As farmers, we have positioned ourselves to embrace this opportunity, expand our farms and feed this country. It is not beyond our scope or horizon to do this,” Anim-Somuah stated.
He highlighted GAPFA’s credibility and influence in the agriculture sector, describing it as a strong and reliable institution. With a vibrant network of about 800 active poultry farmers, the association plays a key role not only for its members but also for non-members who regularly rely on GAPFA’s expertise and services.
“We can help in this direction, because the Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association can pride itself on being the largest organised poultry farmer association in Ghana. We can boast of the greatest membership,” he said with confidence.
Anim-Somuah also pointed out that GAPFA is one of the few agricultural bodies in Ghana with a significant number of women farmers—an advantage he believes will help push the Feed Ghana Programme to success.
“Our numbers give us strength. With them, we can support this programme and support it very well,” he emphasised.
The Feed Ghana Programme, which was officially launched on April 12, 2025, is a flagship initiative under President John Dramani Mahama’s Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA). Its core goals are to modernise agriculture, increase food production, enhance infrastructure, and create agro-industrial zones nationwide.
Beyond increasing productivity, the programme is also designed to curb food inflation, ensure food self-sufficiency, and create jobs across the value chain.
Anim-Somuah believes the timing couldn’t be better, as many organised farmers are actively looking for opportunities to scale up their operations and increase output.
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