The Overall National Best Farmer and the National Best Poultry Farmer for 2026 will receive all-expenses-paid trips to Italy, courtesy of Mehak Company Limited and Covenant Farms. The seven-day visits aim to expose the award winners to modern agricultural practices and technologies. This initiative is part of the 42nd National Farmers Day celebration, which seeks to recognize excellence in Ghana's agricultural sector.
Mehak Company Limited will sponsor the Overall National Best Farmer and their spouse or partner for the Italy trip. The visit will focus on agricultural technology, sustainable value chains, and food processing innovations. This exposure is expected to inform improvements in Ghana's agricultural sector. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has commended Mehak Company Limited for supporting the awards.
Covenant Farms will sponsor the National Best Poultry Farmer for a seven-day technical and benchmarking visit in Italy. The visit will concentrate on modern poultry production, sustainable systems, and innovation. This opportunity will enable the National Best Poultry Farmer to explore best practices in poultry farming and apply them in Ghana.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has concluded discussions with the Embassy of Italy to facilitate travel arrangements for the winners. The Ministry aims to support agricultural modernization by exposing Ghanaian farmers to international practices and technologies. This initiative is expected to contribute to the growth and development of Ghana's agricultural sector.
The 42nd National Farmers Day celebration will feature various activities, including the award ceremony for the Overall National Best Farmer and the National Best Poultry Farmer. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has expressed gratitude to Mehak Company Limited and Covenant Farms for their sponsorship and support for the awards.
The National Farmers Day celebration is an annual event that recognizes the contributions of farmers to Ghana's economy. The event provides a platform for farmers to showcase their products and innovations, and for stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the agricultural sector. This year's celebration is expected to attract significant attention from farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has urged farmers to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the National Farmers Day celebration. The Ministry emphasized that the Italy study trips will not only benefit the award winners but also contribute to the development of Ghana's agricultural sector. The winners are expected to share their experiences and knowledge gained from the Italy trip with other farmers in Ghana.
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- The Overall National Best Farmer and the National Best Poultry Farmer will receive seven-day trips to Italy to explore modern agricultural practices and technologies.
