“This situation is simply unsustainable, no individu­al can be effective under such conditions. Without adequate extension services, even the best agricultural policies and research breakthroughs will not reach our farmers,” he lamented.

He stressed that agricultural extension officers served as vital intermediaries between research institutions and farmers, dissem­inating essential knowledge on improved seeds, pest control, soil health, and post-harvest handling.

However, he underlined that the lack of adequate human resourc­es and mobility has hindered the delivery of these critical services, thereby limiting the potential of the country’s agriculture sector.

Furthermore, Mr Opoku ex­plained that the Ministry, as part of measures to address this gap, was recruiting additional Feed Ghana Coordinators who would be sta­tioned in districts across the coun­try to support extension officers. These new officers, he emphasised, would work under the supervision of district directors to improve farmer engagement, education, and the uptake of innovative farming techniques.

To enhance the mobility of officers to remote areas, the Min­ister presented 150 motorbikes to be distributed to extension staff and the incoming Feed Ghana Coordinators. Out of the 150 motorbikes, 30 have been specially modified with gender-friendly fea­tures to support female extension officers.

“These motorbikes will help our officers move from farm to farm, ensuring that no farmer is left behind. They are a critical resource that will enable officers to reach remote and hard-to-access farming communities across the country,” he explained.

Mr Opoku urged the officers to make good use of the motorbikes, adding that they were procured using public resources, including loans secured in the name of the Ghanaian people.

“Let us use these bikes effective­ly so that Ghanaians will see the impact of our work and the value of the investments made in this sector,” he advised.

Moreover, the Minister disclosed that the Ministry had registered a total of 42,822 farmer cooper­atives nationwide within a very short period and hoped to register more.

These cooperatives, he ex­plained, would enable the gov­ernment to better coordinate extension services by grouping farmers according to crop type and location.

He, therefore, called on all extension officers and stakeholders to rededicate themselves to the task ahead, as the country seeks to build a resilient agricultural sector capable of supporting local industries and contributing to the proposed 24-hour economy agenda.