Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong remains hopeful that Ghana will avoid a famine despite the severe drought in Northern Ghana.
In an interview with Channel One TV, Mr Acheampong recognized the drought’s impact on food security and the livelihoods of many farmers but reassured that a food shortage is unlikely.
“I don’t believe we’ll face a famine like we did in 1983,”At that time, we lacked the tools and intelligence to manage the situation effectively, and the drought, coupled with widespread fires, worsened it. We’re not in that situation now, and we’re taking proactive steps to prevent it.” He said
Further, he also assured the public that the government has implemented measures to avoid potential food scarcity.
“We will likely see the market impact, aside from the current crop damage, by the end of September and October. We are already addressing the issue,” he added.
Bryan’s remarks follow Northern Ghana’s experience of over two months without rainfall, which has stunted crop growth and left farmers concerned about their harvests.
