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At the Fanteakwa South District's Farmers' Day celebration in Nkankama, Madam Esther Yokwor Narh, the 56-year-old recipient of the Overall District Best Farmer and Female Best Farmer awards, urged the youth, especially women, to take farming seriously and view it as a lucrative venture just like any other business. She emphasized that agriculture should not be overlooked in favor of non-existent white-collar jobs and called on the government to increase financial support for women farmers to help improve their yields. Madam Narh highlighted the importance of providing active Extension Agents to complement the government's agricultural intervention programs, especially as more women enter the farming sector. In his speech, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Fanteakwa South, Hon. Ernest Ofosu, called on young Ghanaians to seize the opportunity provided by government interventions in agriculture. He urged the youth to engage in farming, stating that they possess the potent...

The Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly, under the leadership of Honourable Dr. Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga, marked the 40th National Farmers' Day celebration in Sokode-Juaso, Eastern Region, under the theme "Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security." Representing President Nana Akufo-Addo, Dr. Bodinga highlighted the government's commitment to supporting farmers, emphasizing their critical role in national economic growth. He acknowledged the challenges posed by climate change, such as rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns, which adversely affect crop yields and livestock production. He noted that the government, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, is working to strengthen the agricultural sector with projects aimed at enhancing food security and resilience. Dr. Bodinga outlined various government initiatives benefiting local farmers, including the distribution of 124,000 oil palm seedlings under the Planting for Export a...