The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has launched a national agricultural intervention project dubbed the Promoting Rural Opportunities, Sustainable Profits and Environmental Resilience (PROSPER) Project, aimed at modernising Ghana’s agricultural sector and improving the livelihoods of about 420,000 beneficiaries across eight regions. The project was officially launched in Damongo, the Savannah Regional capital, marking a major step in the government’s efforts to transform agriculture into a resilient, inclusive and commercially viable sector. The US$147.3 million PROSPER Project is jointly funded by the Government of Ghana, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It seeks to strengthen rural agricultural systems, promote sustainable profitability for farmers and enhance environmental and climate resilience, particularly in vulnerable communities. The initiative places strong emphasis on inclusivity, with 50 per cent o...