Agriculture they is the foundation of every economy, however there are several difficulties in Ghana.

Samira Bawumia, the Second Lady of the Republic, has pleaded with farmers to adopt the usage of renewable energy technologies in farming as a way to assist address this problem.

The way farmers plant, harvest, and process their agricultural output can change, in her opinion, with the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

She claimed that as a result, the environment will become more efficient, eco-friendly, and sustainable.

Samira Bawumia remarked on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the Energy Commission Senior High Schools Renewable Energy Challenge in Accra, “We find ourselves at a pivotal time in history where the need to balance the demands of agriculture, food security and environmental sustainability…We are witnessing a critical shift in our approach to agric and the advent of mechanized small-scale agriculture using renewable technologies marks a significant step towards ensuring sustainable and efficient agricultural practices.”

She added that, “Our world is facing unprecedented challenges of climate change, food insecurity, scarcity of resources and growing populations and therefore, it is imperative that we harness the power of innovations to find sustainable solutions.”

“We must seize the opportunity to use renewable energy technologies to transform the way we cultivate, harvest and process our agricultural products making these processes more sustainable, efficient and eco-friendly,” Samira Bawumia pointed out.

The renewable energy challenge, according to the Second Lady of the Republic, is a positive step in preparing pupils for the workforce.

The competition will boost youngsters' inventiveness across the nation.