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Ministry of Food & Agriculture
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Ministry of Food & Agriculture |
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Postal Address |
P.O. Box M37 Ministries, Accra |
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) is the Ministry charged with the development and growth of agriculture in the country with the exception of the Cocoa-Coffee and Forestry sector. Its primary roles are the formulation of appropriate agricultural policies, planning & co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation within the overall national economic development.
Objectives Of MOFA
MOFA seeks to achieve the following objectives:
- Improve agriculture productivity, incomes and employment opportunities;
- Contribute effectively to balance of payments;
- Establish effective agriculture  industry linkages; and
- Promote balanced regional development.
The Structure Of MOFA
In accordance with government policy of decentralisation, MOFA's current structure comprises of::
1.A National Secretariat made up of four line directorates
- Finance and Administration
- Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate
- Human Resource Development and Management
- Statistics, Research, Information and Public Relations
2. Technical Directorates:
- Crop Services
- Agriculture Extension Services
- Plant Protection and Regulatory Services
- Agricultural Engineering Services
- Animal Production
- Veterinary Services
- Fisheries
- Women in Food and Agricultural Development
3. Regional and District Directorates
- Regional Agricultural Development Units
- District Agricultural Development Units
4. Sub-vented Organisations.
The Ministry is responsible for four Sub-vented Organisations
- Grains and legumes Development Board
- Ghana Irrigation Development Authority
- Veterinary Council
- Fishers Commission
List Of National Best Farmers & Fishermen
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Year Of Award |
Name Of Best Farmers |
Contact Number |
Region |
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2006 |
Mohammed Tetteh Akpah |
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Greater |
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P.O.Box 15779,Accra-North |
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2005 |
Edward Osei Senyire |
020-2013272 |
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Agona Nkrum-Nyakrom |
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2004 |
Afua Frimpomaa P.O.Box Nk-12 |
4121814 |
Central |
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Agona Nkum-Nyakrom |
244978770 |
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2003 |
K.A Twum Bandoh (Deceased) |
0372-28405 |
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2002 |
Alhaji Abudu Takora |
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Central |
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2001 |
Nana Mathew Kwasi Bonsu |
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Western |
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2000 |
Baba |
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Upper East |
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1999 |
John Mensah P.O.Box 43,Edumfa |
4233313 |
Central |
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Via Abura Dunkwa |
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1998 |
Thomas F. Asare P.O.Box 2455 |
051-24402 |
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277880253 |
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1997 |
Abadulai Gbandi C/O Mofa |
071-23385 |
Northern |
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P.O.Box 26, Bimbilla |
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1996 |
Geoge Stanley Alokodongo |
77222686 |
Upper East |
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P.O.Box 543, Bolgatanga |
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1995 |
Nana Kofi Gyedu, P.O.Box 374, |
24650195 |
Brong -Ahafo |
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Sunyani (Deceased) |
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1994 |
Nana Agyeman Nkwantabisa Iii |
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Ashanti |
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1993 |
Nana Aforo Kwaw Ii |
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Western |
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Sefwi Debiso |
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1992 |
Mallam,Seidu Abdulai |
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Western |
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1991 |
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Eastern |
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(Deceased) |
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1990 |
Mahama Moli P.O.Box22, Yendi |
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Northern |
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1989 |
Daniel Safo P.O.Box 9776,K.I.A |
020-8151022 |
Eastern |
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1988 |
Yaw Odame Awuah |
024-291200 |
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1987 |
Thomas Ashima |
0652-22301 |
Brong - Ahafo |
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061-27885 |
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2477442 |
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National Best Fishermen
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2006 |
Kobbina Donkor |
Central |
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2005 |
Andrew Tetteh |
Greater |
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2004 |
Kofi Panyin-Yena |
Western |
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2003 |
Ekow Kwefu |
Central |
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2002 |
Kofi Assefuah |
Western |
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2001 |
Francis Kpodo |
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Cash Crops Grown In
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Starch Staples Crops |
Industrial |
Spices |
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Cassava |
Citronella |
Black pepper |
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Cocoyam |
Cotton |
Ginger |
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Maize |
Jute |
Nutmeg |
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Millet |
Kenaf |
Onion |
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Plantain |
Rubber |
Pepper |
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Rice |
Sissal |
Shallots |
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Sorghum |
Sweet |
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Sweet potato |
Sugar Cane |
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Yam |
Tobacco |
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Tree Crops |
Vegetables |
Pulses/Legumes |
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Avocado |
Asian vegetables |
Bambara Beans |
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Banana |
Cabbage |
Cow peas |
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Cashew |
Carrots |
Ground nuts |
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Coconut |
Garden eggs |
Pigeon peas |
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Coffee |
Lettuce |
Soya Bean |
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Cola |
Melon (agusi) |
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Lime |
Okro |
Horticulture |
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Mango |
Pepper |
Flowers |
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Oil-palm |
Pumpkin leaves |
Pineapples |
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Talinum leaves |
Watermelon |
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Paw-paw |
Tomato |
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Shea-nut |
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Year |
Themes |
Venue |
Region |
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1985 |
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Osino |
Eastern |
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1986 |
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Akatsi |
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1987 |
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Essumeja |
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1988 |
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Nyankpala |
Northern |
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1989 |
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Mpohor |
Western |
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1990 |
Increased Agricultural production for a better Tomorrow |
Wenchi |
Brong -Ahafo |
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1991 |
Sustained Agricultural Production, Hallmark of the 31st December Revolution |
Juapong |
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1992 |
Agricultural and the Ghanaian Economic- Eleven Years in Retrospect |
Ejura |
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1993 |
An Efficient Marketing System-A Booster to Sustained Agricultural and Industrial Growth |
Akuse |
Eastern |
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1994 |
Food preservation for Price Stability |
Winneba |
Central |
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1995 |
Scientific Farming for High Productivity |
Bedeku |
Greater |
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1996 |
The Human Resource- A Crucial Factor in Agricultural Development |
Esiama |
Western |
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1997 |
Sustain Food Security- A Challenge to the Youth |
Bechem |
Brong -Ahafo |
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1998 |
Empowering the Youth for Accelerated Agricultural Growth |
Trade Fair Site, |
Greater |
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1999 |
Effective Marketing Promotes Agricultural Production |
Bolgatanga |
Upper East |
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2000 |
Processing of Agricultural Produce- the Way Forward |
Wa |
Upper East |
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2001 |
Let Us Grow What Eat, Eat What We Grow and Can what We Cannot |
Trade Faire Site, |
Greater |
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2002 |
Modernizing Agriculture to Enhance Rural Development |
Takoradi |
Western |
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2003 |
Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Food Security through Improved Agri-business |
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Central |
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2004 |
Food safety and Improved Nutrition for a Healthy and Active nation |
Ho |
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2005 |
Agriculture Production and Productivity; The key to Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction |
Navrongo |
Upper East |
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2006 |
The Youth Employment Programme: An Avenue For Sustaining Agricultural Development. |
Nkawie |
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