FAO calls for investment in technology to transform agric sector

He added that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), data and other affordable technologies could help farmers improve productivity, reduce losses, strengthen the country’s food sovereignty and attract more young people into agriculture.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) representative to Ghana, Meshack Oguna Malo, has called for increased investment in technology, innovation and scientific research to transform the country’s agricultural sector.

She said the movement, which brought together farmers, chefs, entrepreneurs, academics and other stakeholders, would use this year’s World Food Day celebration to showcase the value of local foods.