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Farmers in Central Tongu appeal for government’s support as season begins
As the farming season gets underway in the Central Tongu District, farmers in the area are urging the government to provide them with essential agricultural inputs to boost food production and socio-economic activities.
The Central Tongu District, one of the major hubs for large-scale commercial rice, maize, and cassava farming in the Volta Region, is critical to the country’s food security.
However, farmers in the district face numerous challenges, including limited access to agricultural inputs, inadequate infrastructure, and crop destruction caused by cattle invasions.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr Victor Degble, a rice farmer in the district, emphasized the need for government support to enhance their productivity.
The rains have started, and we are hopeful that the government will provide us with the necessary farm inputs to ensure a successful harvest, he said.
Mr Degble also recalled President Mahama’s pledge to support farmers during his campaign tour in the district last year and appealed to the government to fulfill its promises.
“We are counting on the government to provide us with the necessary support to boost our activities, he added.
Mrs Gbanawoe Selase, a 300-acre commercial maize farmer, expressed optimism that the government would provide seeds and fertilizers to support their farming businesses.
“We are confident that the government will come to our aid, as our produce is essential to the food security of many districts in the region, she said.
However, some farmers in the district expressed concerns about the destruction caused by cattle invasions on their farmlands during the previous season.
They called on the authorities to help address the issue and ensure a productive harvest this season.
—GNA
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for stronger regional cooperation to ensure fair remuneration for creatives and the return of African cultural properties to their countries of origin.
Speaking at a technical meeting in Accra, Madam Gomashie stressed the need to protect the intellectual property rights of creative professionals, establish effective systems for private copying remuneration, and preserve Africa’s rich cultural heritage.
The meeting, which brought together ECOWAS, WIPO and other key stakeholders, is expected to produce practical action plans to safeguard the livelihoods of creators and advance efforts to recover Africa’s cultural artefacts held abroad.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Kpong Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has intensified its road safety awareness campaign along the Tema–Akosombo Highway to promote responsible driving and reduce accidents.
Led by ADO II Okortor, the three-day campaign ran from Tuesday, October 27 to Thursday, October 29, 2026, with officers engaging motorists directly at strategic points along the busy highway.
Drivers were sensitised on critical safety practices including speed management, seatbelt use, maintaining safe following distances, avoiding mobile phone distractions while driving, and exercising patience and courtesy on the road.
According to the Service, the exercise received positive feedback from motorists who welcomed the education and appreciated the proactive engagement.
The GNFS says it remains committed to sustained public education and collaboration with road users to prevent road crashes and protect lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
