President John Dramani Mahama has called for the use of modern farming technologies, irrigation systems, and improved seedlings to help part-time farmers enhance their productivity.
He explained that these innovations would enable farmers to manage their operations effectively without needing to be physically present on their farms every day.
The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to creating a supportive environment that makes agriculture more appealing and profitable across all sectors of the workforce.
He emphasized that farming is open to everyone, regardless of profession, noting that civil servants, teachers, and private sector employees can combine their regular jobs with meaningful agricultural ventures.
“Agriculture isn’t only for the village folks. You can work and still be a farmer. Teachers and civil servants can go to work and have farms, and the money from the farm can supplement their incomes,” Mr. Mahama said while addressing the 41st Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5.
He further noted that taking up farming as a secondary occupation would not only increase personal income but also strengthen national food security and reduce dependence on imports.
The President encouraged workers to embrace modern practices such as irrigation, improved seedlings, and technology-driven systems that allow part-time farmers to sustain productive farms without daily physical presence.
In his remarks, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, appealed to corporate Ghana to collaborate with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in supporting farmers.
“I want to urge Cooperate Ghana to partner with the Minister,” he said.
Mr. Opoku added that the current administration has renewed its national commitment to strengthening the agricultural sector.
