The Northern Development Authority (NDA), in collaboration with Takara Services Limited and technical partners, is making significant progress in establishing agricultural mechanization centers to improve farmers’ access to modern machinery and agricultural services across Northern Ghana.
On September 18, 2026, the NDA hosted Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) at its Head Office in Tamale for a technical presentation on proposed designs to remodel and rehabilitate the ICOUR workshop in Tono, Kassena Nankana Municipality, Upper East Region.
The Tono facility is proposed as the pilot main agricultural mechanization center, with additional sub-centers planned for:
Fumbisi – Builsa South District
Yagaba – Mamprugu Moagduri District
Langbinsi – East Mamprusi District
The engagement brought together the AESL team, led by its Upper East Regional Consultant, Mr. Fidelis Apore, and the CEO of Takara Services Limited, Mr. Moses Bamidele, along with their teams.
The presentation allowed the NDA and Takara Services Limited to review the proposed designs, provide technical input to refine them, and finalize the associated cost estimates.
The initiative is now progressing to the next phase, which will focus on construction, rehabilitation, and operationalization of the mechanization centers.
Once operational, the centers are expected to bring mechanization services closer to farmers, support timely farm operations, improve agricultural productivity, and help transform agriculture into a more modern, commercially oriented sector.
Modernizing agriculture, expanding opportunity, and transforming Northern Ghana.