Some 100 farmers in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region have expressed gratitude to the Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly and the Central Government for their steadfast commitment to developing the agricultural sector over the past few years.
The farmers who received over 6,000 palm seedlings for free said the timely intervention is poised to significantly bolster local farming, driving economic growth, improving livelihoods and also providing raw materials for local industries in the community.
The Abuakwa North Municipal Assembly’s presentation is part of the government’s Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) program.
Alhaji Umar Bodinga underscored the crucial need for farmers to plant the seedlings rather than sell them, emphasising the long-term benefits of cultivating these high-yielding crops. He further reassured the farmers that the Municipal Assembly would provide additional farming inputs, adding the support package is designed to empower farmers to optimize their productivity and improve their livelihoods.
According to MCE, the initiative is a key component of the government’s Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) program, aimed at diversifying Ghana’s agricultural exports by promoting the cultivation of high-value cash crops such as cashew, mango, shea, oil palm, and coconut.
Emphasizing the critical role of farmers in driving local economic growth, the MCE exhorted farmers to plant the seedlings and capitalize on emerging opportunities. He reiterated the government’s unwavering dedication to the well-being and prosperity of farmers, underscoring its unrelenting efforts to enhance their livelihoods and emphasizing the importance of re-electing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Nana Kwame Addo Ampaw Frempong as President and MP, respectively to ensure continuity.
Speaking to NET2 TV NEWS, some of the farmers expressed their profound relief upon receiving the oil palm seedlings, citing the challenges they had encountered in accessing high-quality seedlings due to limited financial resources.News
