17 Farmers Awarded at Awudome Kwanta District Farmers’ Day Celebration

Seventeen farmers in the Ho West District of the Volta Region were awarded yesterday during this year’s District Farmers’ Day celebration held at Awudome Kwanta. Topping the list as the district’s best farmer was Gershon Aggor, a 51-year-old farmer from Awudome Kwanta, who took home a motorbike, sprayer, boots, and a certificate.

The first and second runner-ups, Mr. Wonder Sedoameda and Raphael Avunyra, were each awarded motorbikes, sprayers, and certificates. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.”

The Ho West District Chief Executive, Francis Dufe, in his speech, noted that the government had recognised the crucial role farmers and fishermen play in boosting food security in domestic production. He stressed the need for the youth to join aged farmers in growing more food to feed the nation. In view of this, government is determined to provide the necessary incentives and support to enable farmers to increase their output.

The DCE also acknowledged the numerous challenges facing farmers and assured them that the government would soon announce the construction of Farmers Service Centres, which would be equipped with agricultural tools and equipment. He expressed gratitude to the Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Bedzrah, for donating three motorbikes.

Mr. Seth Asuo, Ho West District Agric Director, commended the award winners and sponsors and assured them that farm inputs would be made available at all times to increase yields. In his welcome address, Togbe Adzima Buasapa X, chief of Awudome Kwanta, noted that farming has long been the mainstay of the local economy. However, climate change has led to unstable and unpredictable rainfall. He advised the youth to take up farming as a profession, emphasizing that it has become a profitable venture.

By Kafui Gati, Awudome Kwanta

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