Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), Dr Kwaku Afriyie, has advocated for a new approach to farming and agriculture in general to help raise food production and alleviate West Africa's glaring food insecurity.

Dr. Afriyie believes that more collaboration between the public and commercial sectors, particularly universities and research institutions, is vital to building an environment that fosters innovation and empowers farmers to achieve agricultural greatness.

He stated that securing food security in the whole subregion, including Ghana, remained a critical concern that demanded immediate attention and coordinated efforts from all parties.

Fostering collaborations, sharing knowledge, and supporting technology transfer, he says, are critical to ensuring farmers have access to the tools and skills they need to prosper.

“The role of science and technology in advancing agricultural production cannot be overemphasised.

We must leverage the power of scientific discoveries to help our farmers produce more while losing less, boost productivity, and improve livelihoods.

Dr. Afriyie made the announcement at the 34th ordinary session of the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) Board of Directors meeting, which was sponsored by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Ghana last Tuesday in Accra.