In a bold step toward tackling youth unemployment and boosting rural economies, the Office of the President has launched a nationwide agribusiness training programme that will equip thousands of young Ghanaians with hands-on skills in poultry and livestock farming.
Unveiled at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Animal Research Institute (CSIR-ARI) in Adenta, the programme is part of a strategic initiative to transform Ghana’s agricultural landscape through youth-led enterprise.
Running from July 28, 2025, to December 2026, the initiative will reach all 16 regions and is designed to be inclusive—delivered in local languages to ensure deep understanding and practical application.
At the heart of the programme is a clear goal: empower the next generation of farmers to become self-reliant entrepreneurs while addressing pressing issues like food insecurity and rural underdevelopment.
“Ghana’s future depends on how well we prepare our youth to lead in sectors like agriculture,” said Dr. Peter Boamah Otukunor, speaking on behalf of the Presidency. “This programme empowers young people not only with knowledge but with the tools to thrive economically and support national growth.”
The initiative is being rolled out in collaboration with agribusiness partners including Feedico, Birsen Kimya, and the CSIR-Animal Research Institute—organizations that bring both local insight and international expertise to the table.
Dr. E.D.O. Ansa, Director of CSIR-ARI, highlighted the Institute’s role in delivering relevant, science-based support to trainees. “Our goal is to make farming not just viable, but profitable for the youth,” she said. “We’re here to solve real problems.”
Beyond skills development, the programme is positioned as a pathway to economic independence for young people, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas where opportunities are limited. It also feeds into Ghana’s broader strategy to strengthen its agricultural value chain, reduce import dependence, and build resilient food systems.
As Ghana continues to search for solutions to rising youth unemployment, stakeholders say this initiative could mark a turning point—redefining agriculture as a modern, attractive, and lucrative career path.
