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70-year-old Nana Owusu Achiaw is 2024 National Best Farmer

70-year-old Nana Owusu Achiaw is 2024 National Best Farmer

A 70-year-old farmer from the Sekyere Central district in the Ashanti Region, Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, has been crowned the National Best Farmer for 2024. With an impressive 50-year farming career under his belt, Nana

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GAWU calls for action on farmers’ plight as Ghana marks 40th National Farmers’ Day

GAWU calls for action on farmers’ plight as Ghana marks 40th National Farmers’ Day

The General Agricultural Workers' Union (GAWU) has commemorated Ghana's 40th National Farmers' Day by highlighting the challenges facing farmers and calling for urgent attention from policymakers. "Ghana's farmers, particularly food crop producers, remain among the

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40th National Farmers’ Day celebration to be held on November 28

40th National Farmers’ Day celebration to be held on November 28

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has announced the 40th edition of National Farmers' Day, scheduled for November 8, 2024, in the Greater Accra Region. This year's theme, "Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security,"

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39TH NATIONAL FARMERS’ DAY– 2023 PERSPECTIVE.

39TH NATIONAL FARMERS’ DAY– 2023 PERSPECTIVE.

The National Farmers Day was instituted by the Government in 1985 in recognition of the vital role farmers and fishermen play in the Ghanaian economy.   This was to emphasize the highly commendable output of

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Urbanization claiming farmlands – Nana Egya Kwamena Xl

Urbanization claiming farmlands – Nana Egya Kwamena Xl

The Chief of Apremdo, Nana Egya Kwamena Xl, has lamented the fast rate at which urbanization is claiming farmlands in the country. He said the practice if not curbed with alternative solutions, could cause food

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Peaceful Ghana should not be importing food — Apremdo Chief

Peaceful Ghana should not be importing food — Apremdo Chief

The Chief of Apremdo, Nana Egya Kwamena Xl, has advised the government of Ghana against activities promoting the importation of food into the country. Instead of working and collaborating with farmers for improved agriculture and

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Full text: President Akufo-Addo’s address at 38th farmers’ day celebration

Full text: President Akufo-Addo’s address at 38th farmers’ day celebration

I am happy to be back in Koforidua, capital of my home region, the Eastern Region. I am grateful to Almighty God for yet another opportunity to join you honour our farmers, fishers and, indeed,

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Urbanization threatening food security in Afigya Kwabre South District

Urbanization threatening food security in Afigya Kwabre South District

The Afigya Kwabre South District which is one of the highest food baskets of the Ashanti region is being challenged by urbanization and sand-winning activities. Speaking in an interview with Metro News at the 38th

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Ghana marks farmers Day today

Ghana marks farmers Day today

Ghanaians across the country are celebrating Farmers Day today to honour and recognise farmers and fisher folk in the various regions, for their efforts in the promotion of agriculture. This year’s national celebration being held