The Atwima Nwabiagya North District in the Ashanti Region has partook in the 39th National Farmers’ Day on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Barekese Methodist Primary School premises.
The event which was dubbed “Delivering Smart Solutions For Sustainable Food Security And Resilience” brought together, the District Chief Executive (DCE)- Hon. Rebecca Yeboah, Presiding Member (PM)/ Assembly member for Achiase Electoral Area – Hon. Isaac Ohemeng Prempeh, District Coordinating Director, Mr S.M Abdul-Rahman farmers, Assembly Members, District Staffs, District Commander (Bohyen) – ASP Frank Kpei and Team, Nana Amoapim Brenya I and his entourage, Zongo Chief – Issaka Amadu Ramadan and compatriots, Queen mothers of the Barekese Traditional Council, Religious Leaders, Chief Imam Hassan Iddrusu, Representative of the Education and Health Directorates, Political Parties, and onlookers.
In her address the DCE eulogised farmers for their hard work. she pointed out the tireless efforts farmers had to undergo in other to have farm produce for the country and themselves as well.
She was grateful to the Almighty God for offering the government an abundance of rainfall since it took office. That she said has made farmers overjoyed with their business.
Hon. Yeboah pointed out benefits the government has made farmers enjoyed during its tenure. Some she said was on fertilizers, palm, rice and other seedlings benefiting over hundreds of farmers in the district, farm inputs such were; cutlasses, Wallington boots, chemicals and so much the government has poured on farmers over the years it took office and her regime as DCE.
The Hon. called on youths and other crannies to venture into farming and desist from the desire of “white coloured job” since the farming industry has become more lucrative and luxurious. She raised implemented policies such as Planting For Food and Job (PFJ), Planting for export and rural development (PERD), and all other farming intervention has yield greater impacts and hoped youth entering into farming will be no exception.
She admonished the singularity to group in farming. She was optimistic being in association would make them benefit from banks, NGOs, governments and other able stakeholders’ support.
The DCE advised farmers far and near to reach out to the Agric officers and make their office more visiting as their expertise is incomparable.
Ending her address, praised the government, Nananom, farmers, staffs and her community for being with her and asked them to continually be her backbone.
As the norm presents, Mr Salifu Mohammed from Barekese who has been in farming for over 30 with hundreds of livestock and acre of farmlands was adjudged the 2023 District Best Farmer. He was awarded with a certificate, a tricycle, cloth, wallington boots, fertilizer, farm inputs, and others.
After receiving the Best Farmer’s sword, Mr Salifu expressed his gratitude to Allah, the District, Nananom, His family, friends, and everyone who played a role in his success at that moment.
Nana Amoapim Brenya I, Barekesehene and Chairman for the event was overwhelmed and entreated the young as well as the graduates to delve into agriculture for betterment of the economy, country and their livelihood.
Farmers who were interviewed, expressed gratitude to all and sundry.
By: Augustine Agyei
ISD.