E/R:Farmers in Abuakwa South Decry Destruction of Crops by Fulani Herdsmen
Abuakwa South, Ghana– Farmers in Maase, Asafo, Adonkwanta, and surrounding areas within the Abuakwa South Municipality are facing an escalating crisis as unknown Fulani herdsmen and their cattle invade farmlands during the dry season. The recurring incursions, which have persisted for the past four years, are causing widespread crop destruction, financial losses, and heightened security concerns. The dry season, already a difficult period due to reduced rainfall, has become even more challenging as herds of cattle graze freely on farms, destroying essential crops such as maize, cassava, and vegetables. Local farmers say the destruction threatens food security and their ability to sustain their livelihoods. "We work tirelessly throughout the year, but during the dry season, we live in constant fear," a distressed farmer from Maase shared. "The cattle destroy everything, and all our efforts go to waste." Beyond the economic losses, farmers have also rai...