The Wenchi Municipal Assembly has presented 1,500 bags of fertiliser to 33 Farmer-Based Organisations (FBOs) in the municipality. The fertiliser was made available under the Feed Ghana Programme, which aims to boost food production in the area. Madam Gloria Opoku Gyamfi, Wenchi Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), presented the fertiliser and urged the FBOs to distribute it to farmers in the municipality. This initiative is expected to improve local food productivity and reduce production costs for farmers.
Madam Gyamfi explained that the Feed Ghana Programme is being implemented to enhance food production in the municipality. She noted that the fertiliser would reduce production costs and improve local food productivity. The programme is a government initiative aimed at supporting farmers and improving food security in the country. By providing fertiliser to farmers, the programme seeks to increase crop yields and improve soil fertility.
Mr Emmanuel Afful, Wenchi Municipal Director of Agriculture, described the presentation as timely, saying the intervention would improve soil fertility and increase crop yields. He advised the FBOs to ensure that the fertiliser was distributed to deserving farmers and used for its intended purpose. This would help to maximise the benefits of the programme and ensure that the fertiliser is used effectively.
The fertiliser presentation was well-received by the FBOs, who expressed appreciation to the Government for the assistance. Mr Yaroba Abdul Wahab, a representative of the FBOs, noted that the fertiliser would reduce input costs, improve crop nutrition, and enhance local food productivity. He thanked the government for the support and promised that the FBOs would distribute the fertiliser to farmers in need.
The Feed Ghana Programme is part of the government's efforts to support farmers and improve food security in the country. The programme provides fertiliser and other inputs to farmers to help them increase crop yields and improve food production. By supporting farmers, the programme aims to reduce food imports and improve the country's food self-sufficiency.
The Wenchi Municipal Assembly's presentation of 1,500 bags of fertiliser is a significant step towards achieving the programme's objectives. The fertiliser will be distributed to farmers in the municipality, who are expected to use it to improve crop yields and food production. This initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and improve food security in the area.
The presentation of fertiliser to farmers in Wenchi is a testament to the government's commitment to supporting farmers and improving food security in the country. The Feed Ghana Programme is a key initiative aimed at enhancing food production and reducing food imports. With the support of programmes like this, farmers in Ghana are expected to increase crop yields and improve food productivity, leading to improved food security and economic growth.
Key points
- The Wenchi Municipal Assembly presented 1,500 bags of fertiliser to 33 Farmer-Based Organisations (FBOs) under the Feed Ghana Programme.
- The fertiliser is expected to reduce production costs and improve local food productivity.
- The programme aims to boost food production and improve food security in the country.
