Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, revealed that a severe dry spell in northern Ghana has directly impacted 435,872 farmers, who were cultivating approximately 871,745 hectares of land.
The most affected crops include maize, rice, groundnut, soybean, sorghum, millet, and yam.
During a press briefing in Accra on Monday, Mr. Acheampong highlighted that these farmers have suffered an estimated investment loss of GH₵3.5 billion, with a potential revenue loss of GH₵10.4 billion.
“As of 20th August, 435,872 farmers cultivating an estimated area of 871,745 hectares have been directly affected. Maize, rice, groundnut soybean, sorghum, millet, and yam are the most widely affected crops across these regions.”
“The affected farmers have lost an estimated investment of GH3.5 billion with a corresponding potential revenue loss of GH10.4 billion,” he stated.
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