Abena Osei-Asare, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Atiwa East, has complimented the farmers in her district for their tenacious efforts in boosting Ghana's economy.

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Osei-Asare, who also serves as the Akufo-Addo administration's Deputy Minister of Finance, emphasized the necessity of encouraging the nation's thronging youth to start farms in order to feed the population and lower unemployment.

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At the 38th Farmers' Day celebration held in the town of Adasawase in the Atiwa East District of Eastern Region, the congresswoman remarked in a speech delivered on her behalf, "The agricultural industry is incredibly beneficial both economically and socially, so I encourage the youth to continue to delve into it."

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The MP also used the occasion to tout the government’s achievements in the agric sector through its flagship programmes assuring Ghanaian farmers of such initiatives and support when the 2023 budget is implemented.

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“Through the one district one factory initiative (1D1F), the Government is working hard to add value to our farm produce in order to reduce post-harvest losses and generate more income…The government through the 2023 Budget Statement and Economic Policy will continue to support farmers, especially those who want to venture into commercial farming”, she said.

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The occasion was heavily attended by Assemblymen, farmer groups, and officials from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, traditional leaders, the clergy among others.

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Farmers whose efforts were recognized were awarded. The MP for instance donated cutlasses, wellington boots, motorbikes, and cash prizes to the overall best farmer, best youth farmer, and best woman farmer.

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Footballs, jerseys, and a cash prize were also given to the best school that ventured into farming.

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This year’s Farmers’ Day was held in all 16 regions across Ghana under the theme: “Accelerating Agricultural Development through Value Addition”.

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