In a strategic move to accelerate agricultural innovation in the Ashanti region, Dr. Mike Amofa Dankwah met with Dr. David Feeney, CEO of NPES Global Projects, to discuss a partnership aimed at expanding large‑scale crop production in Mampong.
The talks focused on leveraging the research and training capabilities of the Akenten Appiah‑Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) Mampong campus alongside NPES Global Projects’ global engineering, industrial execution and project management expertise.
Both leaders agreed on building robust frameworks that bridge academic research with commercial‑scale agriculture, with the goal of revolutionising food production in the area. The partnership will target staple and commercial crop yields, harness institutional expertise, and introduce technology‑driven farming practices.
Key outcomes of the engagement include the development of extensive farming initiatives, the provision of modern infrastructure, and the creation of employment pathways for local youth and emerging agripreneurs. Dr. Dankwah stressed that private‑sector collaboration is essential to unlock Mampong’s agricultural potential, while Dr. Feeney expressed enthusiasm for deploying sustainable, results‑driven models to support long‑term economic development.
As details of the collaboration unfold, stakeholders, local farmers and the academic community anticipate a significant boost in productivity, positioning Mampong as a central hub for modern commercial agriculture and agro‑industrial development in Ghana.
