The 2008 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo has wished farmers a blissful Farmers Day. "It is with great pleasure that I join many other Ghanaians, in expressing to you how proud we are of your hard work and commitment over the years, and I convey to you my sincere appreciation of your good works and congratulate every one of you on this day, as you continue to hold the fortunes of our nation in your hands," a state said. "The transformation and modernisation of our agriculture to enhance productivity and guarantee food security and self-sufficiency are the vital issues of our time. With the necessary support and incentives, I am confident that the Ghanaian farmer will be up to the task. "I congratulate all award winners in this year’s national Best Farmers Day Awards and I hope that your exploits and achievements would be an inspiration for others to the benefit of the Ghanaian people," it added.