Ghanaians are celebrating individuals in the agricultural sector who through their efforts have provided the country with sufficient food.

The first Friday in December has been set aside by government to commemorate farmers and fishermen nationwide. This year's celebration fell on Friday, December 3. It is on the theme: “Planting for food and jobs - Consolidating food systems in Ghana."

The celebration will be held at Cape Coast in the Central Region. 

Twitter has been buzzing since morning with a mammoth of well-wishes flooding the media space. Users have extoled the relevant players in the agric sector for their immense contribution to the country's economic growth.

They say to all farmers who plant, harvest and provide food for mother Ghana despite the emergence of the coronavirus disease, "ayekoo."

Agriculture contributes 19.7 per cent of Ghana’s current Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to Israel’s Trade and Economic mission to Ghana.

Happy farmers day to all Farmers in Ghana. You are the reason there's food on our table. Today we celebrate your tireless efforts! #JoySMS #FarmersFighting4Rights #Ghana #farmersday

— Kwame Asiemoah (@semaokpekpe) December 3, 2021

Happy Farmers’ Day. #farmersday pic.twitter.com/9q0HKAwF36

— #CelebratingLife (@SICLifeGhana) December 3, 2021

RT @cmghana: We have come a long way!
...from Ghana's Drought Years:
In 1980, #Ghana faced one of the worst drought spells, which directly impact the farming industry. #CMGhana #FarmersDay #FarmersDay2021

— Ghana📍️️️🇬🇭 Akwaaba (@exploregh) December 3, 2021

On #FarmersDay and every day we thank and honour those who grow the food that nourishes us. pic.twitter.com/6AVm0Dk1Bq

— Gregory Andrews (@AusAmbGHA) December 3, 2021

Ayekoo to our Farmers for feeding us throughout these trying times. May the good Lord continue to grant them the strength they need to continue to do so as we celebrate them today.

Happy Farmers' Day.#FarmersDay pic.twitter.com/xfMCEOTpXg

— Daniel Wilson Addo (@DW_Addo) December 3, 2021

Farmers form the backbone of every country, Happy Farmers' Day to all farmers in Ghana...Ayekoo#shiningvessels #farmersday pic.twitter.com/80Ucs1LvwU

— Shining Vessels Academy (@ShiningVessels) December 3, 2021

Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have called for support from government to enable farmers use mechanized equipment during the production process. A move from the traditional way of farming they say will enable farmers work efficiently and effectively.

Farming in Ghana is tough.?Our farmers need to move away from the cutlass & hoe mtd to mechanized equipments to produce more efficiently to feed the nation. Our food exports will increase and our farmers will be able to provide more for their families. #farmersday

— RamenDayParty (@OyooQuartey) December 3, 2021

Many years on, Ghanian farmers and fishermen face many challenges, including climate change.
Changes in rainfall patterns have affected production. #CMGhana #FarmersDay #FarmersDay2021

— Curious Minds Ghana (@cmghana) December 3, 2021