The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Mr. Malik Basintale, dedicated one of his weekends to a working visit to Farming in Africa, a leading agricultural enterprise located in Suhum in the Eastern Region. The visit offered him firsthand insight into the company’s advanced livestock operations, modern production systems, and the innovative approaches driving its success.
During the tour, Mr. Basintale was taken through several key sections of the facility, including state-of-the-art animal husbandry units, feed processing operations, and the integrated management systems that ensure high efficiency and productivity on the farm. He commended the organization for its strong commitment to modern agricultural practices, noting that its model aligns perfectly with Ghana’s vision of building a technologically driven and sustainable agricultural sector.
The CEO emphasized that the visit reflects YEA’s broader strategy of identifying centres of excellence within the agricultural landscape institutions and enterprises whose operations can inspire new employment pathways for young Ghanaians. By studying how innovation, digital tools, and effective farm management enhance output, the Agency aims to shape programmes that encourage youth participation in agriculture and transform the sector into a vibrant space for economic growth and opportunity.
Mr. Basintale highlighted that agriculture remains a critical pillar in Ghana’s development and that empowering young people with the skills, exposure, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in the sector is essential. YEA will continue to explore partnerships that introduce youth to modern farming models and promote agriculture as a viable, profitable, and future-ready career choice.
Through engagements like this, the Youth Employment Agency reaffirms its commitment to nurturing a new generation of skilled, innovative, and entrepreneurial youth capable of transforming Ghana’s agricultural landscape.
