Private Agribusinesses Rush for Feed Ghana Brigadiers Even Before Official Deployment
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture says private agribusinesses are already lining up to hire newly trained Feed Ghana Brigadiers—weeks before the first batch is officially deployed—describing the early demand as a strong vote of confidence in the government’s flagship programme.
Speaking at the passing‑out ceremony for 506 Brigadiers at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku revealed that companies have begun submitting formal requests for the graduates.
“I’m pleased to report that even before today’s passing‑out ceremony, the Ministry has begun receiving requests from agribusiness enterprises seeking the services of these brigadiers. One company has requested 20 brigadiers, while another has requested two of them,” he said.
Mr. Opoku noted that the private sector’s swift interest highlights the growing need for disciplined, skilled agricultural professionals capable of supporting commercial farming and agribusiness operations.
“This early interest is a clear demonstration of the confidence the private sector has in this initiative and the growing demand for a disciplined, skilled and dedicated agricultural workforce,” he added.
The Minister said the Ministry will continue to recruit and train additional Brigadiers to meet rising demand from companies, institutions and organisations while strengthening the implementation of the Feed Ghana Programme nationwide.
Beyond supporting the programme’s rollout, the Brigadiers will provide agricultural advisory and technical services to private agribusinesses, households, schools, public institutions and faith‑based organisations. They will also serve as master gardeners, promoting household food production, improved nutrition and environmental stewardship.
Mr. Opoku emphasised that the current cohort represents only the first phase. As the programme expands, more graduates from Colleges of Agriculture and other recognised tertiary institutions will be recruited to boost agricultural extension and technical support services across the country.
He said the expanded recruitment drive will deepen public‑private collaboration, broaden access to agricultural advisory services and create more employment opportunities for young agricultural professionals.