The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced that the National Farmers’ Day will take place on Friday, November 8, 2024.

In a press statement issued by the Ministry on Saturday, October 26, it said President Akufo-Addo confirmed the date for the 40th edition of the annual celebration.

The statement said that the national farmers' event will be hosted in the Greater Accra Region and that there will be no regional-level celebrations this year.

However, the Ministry said each region is permitted to nominate winners for 10 regional award categories.

“These awardees are required to travel to Accra on Friday, 8th November 2024, where they will be honoured at the Awards Night Ceremony, taking place at 4:00 p.m. at the Alisa Hotel, North Ridge.

“At this ceremony, Regional Ministers will confer awards on the honourees from their respective regions,” part of the statement read.

Additionally, the statement said that all Regional Ministers and their Regional Directors of Agriculture are requested to attend the Awards Night Ceremony, noting that all costs for participation will similarly be borne by their respective Regional Coordinating Councils.

“Your presence and support will play a vital role in celebrating and recognising the invaluable contributions of our farmers to national development,” the Ministry added.

Read the full statement below.