Akwasi Addai emerges Offinso North best farmer

Mr. Akwasi Addai, a 55-year-old farmer from Tano Kwayiemu emerged the overall best farmer in the Offinso North District in the Ashanti region.

He has 4 acres of Cashew, 4 acres of Cassava, 10 acres of Cocoa farm, 15 acres of pepper, 18 acres of maize, 12 acres of Tomatoes, 6 acres of oil Palm, 5 acres of Plantain, 15 Cattle, 18 pigs, 70 Sheep and 110 local birds.

Osei Kofi Ignatius, 37, emerged as the most promising farmer, while Mr Abraham Dankwah was adjudged as the best disabled Farmer in the district.

Mr. Caesar Ofosu Acheampong, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Offinso North, praised the farmers.

According to him, the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, underscores the critical role farmers play in ensuring food security. He commended farmers for their toil and resilience, stating that their hard work secures the nation’s future.

Nana Dwamena Akenten II, paramount chief of Offinso, cautioned farmers against allowing illegal mining to destroy farmlands, emphasising the importance of agriculture in securing the future.

He said the celebration recognized the contributions of farmers, including Abraham Dankwah, the disabled best farmer, who was commended for his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to farming.

The District Director of Agriculture, Prosper Adelwini, revealed the ministry’s efforts to sensitize farmers on innovative and new technological ways of farming to enhance yields.

 

 

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