The General Agriculture Workers Union GAWU has Criticized Government for Agricultural Stagnation, Introduces Planting for Food and Jobs Phase Two
The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) raises concerns over Ghana’s stagnant agricultural sector, attributing it to ineffective policy implementation by government leaders.
In response, the government launches Planting for Food and Jobs Phase Two (PFJ2.0), also known as the Input Credit System, aiming to modernize the agricultural value chain through private sector involvement, improve service delivery, and create jobs for youth.
PFJ 2.0 replaces the input subsidy program of the first phase, targeting 1.2 million farmers nationwide for cultivation of various crops over a five-year period, expected to generate over 420,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Brazil pledges $62 million and the Czech Republic €10 million to support the program, based on principles of value chain-driven, market-driven approaches, private sector focus, and inclusiveness.
The initiative aims to enhance access to agricultural inputs, promote modern farming practices and technologies, and elevate the agricultural sector. However, GAWU’s General Secretary, Edward Kareweh, criticizes the lack of synergy between PFJ and One District One Factory policies, highlighting implementation challenges.
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Story by: Osei Akoto(Teacher Kojo) #Ahotoronline.com
