The Municipal Chief Executive for Asunafo North Municipal Assembly, Hon. Yaw Osei Boahen has urged the youth to exhibit a strong feeling for agriculture. He made this statement during the 36th Farmers’ Day Celebration with the theme “ENSURING AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNDER COVID 19 OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES” at PomaaKrom, a conurbation in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region.
“Farming plays a pivotal role in our national development, more importantly, the survival of every individual relies on the gallant farmers who sweat each day to provide food on our table”, he said.
Addressing the media, Hon. Boahen stated that over the years the youth have not been engaged in farming due to some numerous reasons which are best known to them.
“There is some erroneous perception that farming is a punishment therefore, it is not prudent to involve in farming, particularly the elite”, he stated. He encouraged the youth to rise from their slumber and partake in farming activities but should not rely only on white colour jobs. He stressed that farming is very critical in accelerating the growth and development of this country.
He used this great opportunity as a voluminous conduit and commended H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the president of the Republic of Ghana for the implementation of numerous farming policies and programmes.
“The Planting for Food and Jobs has made farming very attractive, created jobs, and brought relief to the teaming youth. The Rearing for Food and Jobs has also motivated thousands of youth who are now into livestock farming. Cocoa Pollination has added a significant value to Cocoa farming and created employment for the youth, he added.
Officers from the Ghana National Fire Service educated the congregants on how to curb bush fire in a drama, particularly during the dry season. The drama also taught the general public not to use Candlelight and Insecticide Spray at the same time because it could easily cause a fire outbreak.
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Mr. Bernard Donkor, a native of Mim who emerged as the 2020 overall best farmer for the Municipality called on the Government of Ghana to intensify the support to farmers. He eulogized the president for the increment of Cocoa price.
Contributor: Francis Agyapong Nimpong
