The Ministry of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with Mehak Company Limited and Covenant Farms, has announced sponsorship packages for the Overall National Best Farmer and the National Best Poultry Farmer at the 42nd National Farmers Day Celebration. These packages include 7-day all-expenses-paid international agricultural study and leisure trips to Italy. The trips aim to expose the distinguished farmers to modern European agritech, sustainable value chains, and processing innovations.
The Overall National Best Farmer 2026, sponsored by Mehak Company Limited, will enjoy an exclusive trip to Italy with their spouse or partner. This trip will provide exposure to modern European agricultural practices, sustainable value chains, and processing innovations. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has completed negotiations with the Italian Embassy to ensure a smooth travel experience for the winners.
The National Best Poultry Farmer 2026, sponsored by Covenant Farms, will also embark on an all-expenses-paid 7-day technical and benchmarking trip to Italy. This trip will focus on modern poultry practices, sustainable and innovative systems. The Ministry expressed deep appreciation to the managements of Mehak Company Limited and Covenant Farms for their support.
The sponsorship packages are designed to support the government's agricultural modernization goals by exposing Ghanaian farmers to modern farming technologies, processing innovations, and smart agricultural practices. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture recognizes the importance of these trips in promoting excellence, innovation, and resilience in Ghanaian agriculture.
The 42nd National Farmers Day Celebration will hold this year, and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture is working to ensure a successful event. The celebration aims to recognize and honor Ghanaian farmers who have demonstrated excellence in their fields. The sponsorship packages for the Overall National Best Farmer and the National Best Poultry Farmer are part of this effort.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Mehak Company Limited, and Covenant Farms have demonstrated a shared commitment to recognizing excellence in Ghanaian agriculture. Their collaboration on these sponsorship packages sets a benchmark for support for agriculture and the National Farmers’ Day Celebration. The Ministry is grateful for their partnership.
The announcement of these sponsorship packages was made on September 23, 2026, through a press release. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture and its partners are expected to continue their efforts to promote agricultural development and modernization in Ghana. The educational trips to Italy will provide valuable experience for the winners, enabling them to contribute to the growth of Ghana's agricultural sector.
Key points
- The Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Mehak Company Limited, and Covenant Farms have partnered to sponsor the Overall National Best Farmer and the National Best Poultry Farmer for educational trips to Italy.
- The trips aim to expose Ghanaian farmers to modern European agritech, sustainable value chains, and processing innovations.
- The sponsorship packages support the government's agricultural modernization goals and recognize excellence in Ghanaian agriculture.
