To support the upcoming National Farmers Day celebration,the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has received assorted items from Rainbow AgroSciences Company Limited and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
The assorted item which included, 100 bags of organic fertilizer from IWMI, herbicide and a cheque from Rainbow Agroscience to support and enhance preparations and promote sustainable farming practices across the country.
Rainbow AgroSciences, represented by its Technical Manager, Mr George Selasie Ocloo, donated agrochemical products and cash support valued at GH¢300,000.
The contribution comprised assorted insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides aimed at supporting farmers through the Ministry’s extension services.
According to Mr Ocloo, the donation forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and ongoing partnership with MoFA under the flagship “Crop Clinic” programme, which assists farmers to access quality agricultural inputs and advisory services.
He explained that the gesture was intended to help address challenges relating to the accessibility and quality of agrochemical products in the market.
“We believe that if we have the best products in the country, we should not allow the influx of adulterated pesticides. It’s time we work hand in hand with the Ministry to ensure farmers get access to genuine, high-quality products,” he said.
Similarly, IWMI, in partnership with Jekora Ventures, donated 100 bags of organic compost fertilizer to promote environmentally friendly farming practices.
The Institute’s Country Representative, Professor Kehinde Ogunjobi, who made the presentation, said the compost was developed through extensive research to serve as a sustainable supplement suitable for all crop types.
“We want to encourage farmers to adopt compost fertilizer as a safer and more sustainable alternative to inorganic inputs,” he noted.
The gesture, he added, also seeks to strengthen collaboration with MoFA to scale up organic fertiliser use and enhance soil health for increased productivity.
Receiving the donations, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, commended the two institutions for their contributions towards a successful Farmers’ Day celebration, scheduled for December 5.
He said the Ministry continues to welcome support from stakeholders whose efforts align with government’s vision of ensuring food security, affordability and accessibility nationwide.
Mr Opoku emphasised that the annual celebration remains a platform to honour Ghanaian farmers for their hard work and dedication to national food sufficiency.
He also noted the growing enthusiasm for recent agricultural initiatives, particularly those aimed at boosting local production and reducing the country’s dependence on food imports.
BY CECILIA YADA LAGBA
