Green Energy Ghana, producers of Green Organic Fertilizer, has donated bags of fertilizers to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture towards the 39th National Farmers’ Day celebration.

The 320 bags of fertilizers with each bag weighing 30kg cost Gh¢ 32, 000 and would support the celebration at the national and regional levels the producers said.

Mr Mark Hakvoort, Managing Director, Green Energy Ghana, said “We are supporting the National Farmers’ Day because our products are good for the soil and the yields get better. We want to maximise the yields of our Ghanaian farmers and help create a value for them.”

Mr Mark Hakvoort stated that the donation would support the celebrations across the whole country, adding that they would continue to produce high quality fertilizers for the farmers and to help upscale agriculture production.

“Aside from the production of the fertilizers, we have also employed several people and created job opportunities, especially for people in the Agriculture value chain,” Mr Hakvoort said.

Mr Mohammed Hardi Tufeiru, Deputy Minister in Charge of Livestock, Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), received the items and commended the Green Energy Ghana for their support not only towards Farmers’ Day celebrations but other agriculture initiatives.

Mr Mohammed Hardi Tufeiru noted that organic fertilizer is the solution to the high cost of fertilizer, especially the inorganic ones in the country.

“The peasant and smallholder farmers find it very difficult to afford the cost of inorganic fertilizer. And as a result, their productivity is very low because in the absence of organic fertilizer they don’t apply fertilizer at all,” the Deputy Minister said.

the Deputy Minister indicated that it has been the call of the government that the private sector ventures more into the production of organic fertilizer because in terms of our health, sustainable environment and having fertile soil, it had been the way to go.

“Besides, the cost is very low and all farmers can afford it. The Ministry sees the donation as part of a call to promote organic fertilizer and we shall ensure that we give it to the farmers, encourage them to apply it on their farms,” Mr Tufeiru said.

National Farmers’ Day Celebration

This year’s National Farmers’ Day Celebration comes off December 1, 2023 and provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of sustainable agriculture practices, celebrate the contributions of farmers, and reflect on the positives.

The theme for this year’s Farmers’ Day Celebration, is “Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and Resilience,” and it is relevant to achieving food security in Ghana within the context of an increase in population growth and its accompanying food system issues.

Farmers’ Day is marked by a series of events and activities that spotlight the achievements of farmers and the agricultural sector as a whole. One of the highlights is the National Farmers’ Day Awards ceremony, where outstanding farmers are recognized and rewarded for their exceptional contributions. These awards span various categories, including Crop Farmer of the Year, Livestock Farmer of the Year, and Agro-Processing Company of the Year.

Farmers who receive recognition on this special day are not only honored for their hard work but are also presented with a range of prizes. These prizes often include agricultural equipment, certificates of recognition, and, in some cases, even residential accommodation. The awards are not merely symbolic; they serve as a tangible acknowledgment of the crucial role farmers play in ensuring food security and sustaining the nation’s economy.