The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Akoto Afriyie, says he is optimistic about the country’s food security.
Per his assessment and following regular annual engagements with farmers, he is certain there has been a boom in agricultural harvest for 2022.
“From my few visits so far, my assessment is that, on-going harvest will be good this year, and our food security situation remains strong,” he said in his speech at the 38th celebration of National Farmers’ Day.
The Minister also spoke of government’s support for the agricultural sector over the past five years, stating that nearly GH¢2.5 billion subsidies had been spent on improved seeds and fertilizers.
He commended farmers for their commitment to safeguarding the food security of the country.
The 38th National Farmers’ Day was celebrated on Friday, 2nd December, at the Koforidua Jubilee Park in the Eastern Region.
The occasion was themed, “Accelerating Agricultural Development through Value Addition.”
Mr. Nana Yaw Sarpong Siriboe, a 43-year old farmer from the Juaben district in the Ashanti Region, was crowned the best farmer for 2022.
The Agric Development Bank (ADB) gifted him with a cash price of GHC1 million, which was presented to him by President Akufo-Addo, the special guest of honor for the event.
Additionally, he was given a complimentary two-day vacation, courtesy of the Peduase Valley Resort.
Along with Mr. Siriboe, 14 other people received awards for their accomplishments.
It includes the National Best Livestock Farmer, the National Best Crop Farmer, the Overall National Best Fisher, the National Best Marine Fisher, the National Best Inland Fisher, the National Best Fisher Farmer, and the National Best Fish Processor.
Latest Stories
-
UCL: Niclas Fullkrug hands Dortmund first leg advange over PSG
12 mins -
GPL: Accra Lions beat Hearts of Oak to go third
2 hours -
Seek higher grounds as rains intensify – GMet warns
2 hours -
May Day: Sam Ankrah promises to prioritise welfare and well-being of workers if elected president
2 hours -
Bawumia plans door-to-door campaign for 2024 polls
2 hours -
GAF condemns ‘unprovoked’ fatal shooting of soldier in Kasoa land dispute
3 hours -
OSP’s request for money laundering probe against Cecilia Dapaah baseless – AG advises EOCO
3 hours -
Obofour Raphael releases ‘Asem Yi Di Ka’ EP
3 hours -
‘Operation Clean Your Surroundings’: Popular Kenkey joint and public toilets in Takoradi shut down
4 hours -
GFA boss Kurt Okraku graces Dreams FC’s dinner to celebrate CAF Confederation Cup exploits
4 hours -
We’ve intensified efforts to combat misinformation, hate speech ahead of elections- Akufo-Addo
4 hours -
Sekondi-Takoradi: STMA/Joy News’ ‘Operation Clean Your Surroundings’ taskforce arrest 10 for open defecation
4 hours -
Joy Prime’s Prime Morning celebrates May Day with gallant Officers of Ghana Navy
4 hours -
YAWC Network Ghana chapter holds National summit in Accra
5 hours -
Memories of a Baby Univers
5 hours