Peter Dongi, the Banda District Chief Executive, has encouraged farmers to adopt smart agricultural solutions to build resilience in the face of environmental uncertainties.
“We must adopt technologies tailored to the specific needs of our farmers, including GPS-aided planting, data-driven production and soil-health monitoring,” Dongi stated.
Dongi made the remarks at the 2025 District Farmers Day Celebration held in Dorbor, under the theme: “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.”
Fred Kwadwo Sei, a 42-year-old farmer from Dorbor was adjudged the overall Best Farmer for the district.
Dongi explained that innovations would empower farmers to make informed decisions and maximize productivity.
He further emphasised the importance of bridging information gaps, noting that access to real-time data on weather patterns, pest infestations, and market conditions through internet-based tools could significantly improve farm planning and reduce losses.
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Dongi cautioned farmers against the continuous use of agro-Chemical due to potential negative effects.
He encouraged them to adopt sustainable practices such as agroforestry, intercropping and organic farming, which enhanced biodiversity and improved soil health, adding that these practices promoted resilience to climate variability and contributed to higher, more sustainable yields.
Angel-Mmafiik Ayarick, the Banda District Director of Agriculture, noted that the 2025 crop season in the district was marked by unfavourable weather conditions, which left many farmers in anguish and despair, as their crops suffered from wilting and stunting, compounded by pest and disease infestations, largely due to poor and erratic rainfall during the major season.
She said the season also presented new opportunities and through the Affordable Agricultural Financing for Resilient Rural Development (AAFORD), supported by the Ministry of Finance and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Banda Agriculture Department was able to form 74 farmer-based organisations across its operational areas.
Ayarick mentioned that groups, comprising about 1,060 farmers, had received capacity-building support in key development areas aimed at closing rural gender gaps, promoting agribusiness in rice, legumes, and maize value chains and providing financial assistance to smallholder farmers in the district.
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