As part of efforts to achieve the objectives of the Feed Ghana Programme, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has donated 500 bags of fertilizer to farmers in the Adenta Constituency.
The initiative aims to address soil nutrient deficiencies while significantly enhancing agricultural productivity in the region.
Speaking on behalf of the Ministry at the distribution ceremony, Deputy Minister John Setor Dumelo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting farmers equitably across the country.
He specifically addressed the misconception that government agricultural support is limited to regions outside Greater Accra.
Addressing farmers gathered at Trassaco (Agba Cope), the Deputy Minister explained that the Feed Ghana Programme targets smallholder farmers who often face financial challenges in acquiring farm inputs.
The fertilizer donation, he noted, is intended to ease this burden and support increased crop production.
“The Ministry has provided these essential inputs to support your work,” Dumelo said. “There’s a perception that farm inputs are directed mostly to other regions, overlooking the crucial contributions of farmers here in Accra. We are here to change that by providing these fertilizers to boost your vegetable production and we will return to purchase your produce at fair market prices.”
Responding to concerns from the farmers, Dumelo assured them of the government’s resolve to reclaim illegally occupied state lands through the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee.
He added that portions of the recovered land would be allocated for farming purposes.
He also pledged to prioritize the provision of farm equipment especially tractors to ease the workload for the largely aging farming population in the constituency.
Additionally, he announced plans to advocate for the establishment of a Farm Service Sector to serve the Adenta, Ayawaso West, and Tema West constituencies, in line with the government’s broader goal of creating such hubs nationwide.
“Land availability for cultivation remains a priority for this government,” he stressed. “We are committed to addressing land challenges and ensuring the consistent supply of farm inputs. This government is here to support you.”
Meanwhile, Yidana Salifu Illiasu Awal, Chairman of the Aviation Farmers Association, and other farmers expressed their gratitude for the fertilizer support but underscored the urgent need for agricultural modernization.
“Farming must be made attractive to the youth,” they stated. “The continued use of 19th-century tools like hoes and cutlasses discourages young people from entering the sector. We appeal to the Minister to assist us in acquiring modern farming equipment.”
Despite these concerns, the farmers expressed appreciation to the Ministry and optimism that their broader needs would be addressed.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
