Six Corporate Organisations Support Ghana’s Ministry of Foods and Agriculture Ahead of 40th National Farmers Day Celebration.

Accra: Six corporate organisations have generously donated various items to bolster the Ministry of Foods and Agriculture in preparation for the upcoming 40th National Farmers Day Celebration. The contributions are set to aid in recognizing and rewarding the hardworking farmers of Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, the organisations that have come forward with their support include Chemico Limited, Agriseed Limited, Broonest Company Limited, RMG Ghana, Nanam Ventures Limited, and Interplast Limited. Chemico Limited contributed 15 pieces of spraying machines and ISO NPK fertilizer (3-1-3), totaling GHS 373,600. Agriseed Limited offered 100 pieces of T-shirts and a cheque for GHS 7,500, while Broonest Company Limited provided a cheque valued at GHS 20,000. Further contributions included RMG Ghana's donation of GHS 40,000 worth of items alongside a GHS 10,000 cheque. Nanam Ventures Limited added 30 pieces of fertilizers for all crops, 10 spraying machines, and a cheque of GHS 20,000. Interplast Limited rou nded off the donations with GHS 17,000 worth of items and a GHS 10,000 cheque. Mr. Paul Siameh, Acting Chief Director of the Ministry of Foods and Agriculture, expressed his gratitude to the organisations for their support and recognition of the farmers' vital role in Ghana's food security. He encouraged others who had not yet contributed to come forward and support the cause, highlighting the importance of celebrating the farmers' invaluable contributions. The celebration's schedule is set to follow a similar format to previous years, featuring a five-day pre-award event commencing on November 4, 2024. The Agrifest celebration will showcase various agricultural products from research institutions and stakeholders across the agricultural value chain. Awardees will arrive a day early to partake in visits to selected tourist sites as part of the pre-event activities. Mr. Siameh also addressed the recent near-drought conditions that affected the northern regions of Ghana, emphasizing the need for climate-resi lient measures. The Ministry is actively constructing dams and irrigation systems in the Afram Plains and rehabilitating irrigation schemes in other areas to enhance farmers' resilience against such challenges.