Former president John Dramani Mahama has urged the government to treat farmers and enterprises that are tied to agriculture seriously, particularly in light of the current financial crisis.

On Friday, December 2, 2022, Mr. Mahama sent a message to greet farmers well in honour of Farmers' Day. He asked the government to give agribusiness priority and assist it with favourable financing for farmers and all other participants in the agricultural value chain.

He emphasised that "now is the time for government to start taking farmers and farming-related enterprises seriously, as Ghana's economy is on the verge of collapse, as demonstrated by Rating Agencies through their relentless downgrades, and the suffering it has brought to many homes."

This he believes is “the surest way we can reduce imports, strengthen the struggling cedi and save Ghana's economy.”

He applauded all farmers for their “priceless efforts that feed us and keep our industries running.”

This year’s National Farmers' Day is being held in the Eastern Region on the theme: “Accelerating Agricultural Development Through Value Addition”.