A total of 37 vibrant and determined women were honoured at the just ended 37th National Farmers Day celebration held in the historic City of Cape Coast, the Central Region capital.
Of the number, six were recognized and awarded as National Best in the Fisheries and Aquaculture sector, Crops, livestock rearing, Cocoa, Coffee and Shear picking.
Mrs. Helena Awurisa from Banda District in the Bono Region emerged as the National Best female Farmer with Ms Mariam Ofori Twumasi from the Anhwiaso Bekwai District in the Western North Region being crowned as the National Best Youth Farmer.
Also, Ms. Adwoa Sintim from Asunafo North in the Ahafo Region made Ghana Proud by being the only female amid men to be adjudged, the National Best Most Enterprising farmer owning Cocoa, Coffee, and Shear nuts farms.
Two women, Mrs. Gifty Abachie, from the Ashanti Region and Mrs. Hannah Kyeraa Ansah from the Greater Accra Region came first in the Middle and southern zones respectively, as the National Best Fisheries Extension Workers.
Mrs. Margaret Graham from the Western Region was awarded the National Best Fish Processor.
At the regional level, 31 others were appreciated for their hard work.
Notable Female Regional Best awardees are; Mrs. Comfort Kpodova and Mrs. Victoria Atsa who emerged as the Regional Best Fish Processors. They were the only females in the Greater Accra Region and Savannah Region who were recognized.
In all, about 165 well-deserved farmers and fishermen were duly recognised and appreciated during this year's celebration, marked on the theme, "Planting for Food and Jobs; Consolidating Food Systems in Ghana".
It was jointly hosted by the Ministries of Food and Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture Development and the Ghana Cocoa Board to recognize the contributions of farmers and Fishers to Ghana's development.
During the event held on Friday, December 3, Bolgatanga Senior High School (SHS) was rewarded for being the National Best SHS in practical Agriculture.
Alhaji Mashud Mohammed, a 44-year-old farmer from the Mion District in the Northern Region was adjudged the overall National Best Farmer while 70-year old Mr. Sulemana Yidana from the North East Region was the First Runner-up.
The Second Runner-up went to Reverend Samuel Sida from the Ahafo Region and Nana Kweku Ehun, was the Overall National Best Fisher.
The National Best Marine Fisher went to Mr. John Tetteh, Mr. Jerry Tsisegbor was the National Best Inland Fisher and Mr. Benjamin Turkson was awarded the National Best Fish Farmer.
Latest Stories
-
The era of omnichannel retailing and the faith of conservative brands
3 mins -
Extend mentoring to less privileged areas – Women in Engineering urged
12 mins -
Admaius Capital partners with Egyptian medicated-cosmetics business Parkville
34 mins -
Clean energy advocates want intensified efforts to achieve 10% renewable energy target amid recent power cuts
34 mins -
GRA urges public collaboration to expose tax evaders
34 mins -
GIADEC, Mytilineos S.A. set to begin exploration on project 3 of Nyinahin bauxite concession
34 mins -
BONI Partners with Afreximbank for Solar Energy Financing and Landmark Hotel Development
34 mins -
TikTok and the African Union Commission Forge Multi-Year Partnership for Digital Safety with #SaferTogether Campaign
35 mins -
Today’s front pages: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
55 mins -
GPL 2023/24: Hearts of Oak beat Hearts of Lions to go top of Kotoko
1 hour -
Otumfuo calls for improved payment systems for road contractors
1 hour -
Don’t transmit the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to Akufo-Addo – Presidency to Parliament
1 hour -
Ghana’s economic downturn not only due to COVID-19 but also excessive spending – IMF
1 hour -
Canon Miraisha Partners with SOS Children’s Villages Morocco to Empower Youth through Photography Education
2 hours -
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnap about 100 in weekend attacks
3 hours