On Friday 12th November, 2021, the South Dayi District Assembly held a meeting with necessary stakeholders to kick start preparation towards the celebration of this year’s farmer’s day dubbed: “consolidating food system in Ghana”. Statistics has it that, the Agriculture industry is the largest employer in the world. This is consistent with both national and district with 52% and about 46% of the labour force engaged in Agriculture respectively. The occasion which is usually celebrated to honor farmers and fishermen has its inception dating back to 1980 when the country suffered a severe drought which seriously impacted crops yield hence increasing starvation and malnutrition.
Various committees were set up to work collaboratively towards the successful implementation of the program. Among those were: Vetting, Transport, Awards, Publicity and Advocacy.
On Monday, 15th November, 2021, the vetting committee made up of The Assistant Development Planning Officer, and 3 officers from the Department of Agriculture thus Management Information System Officer, Extension Officer and Agric Engineer supported by the various AEAs with a clearly drawn roadmap started the vetting process across the 4 farming zones in the district with husbandry, ecological awareness and technological practices in farming in focus.
The team uses the chance to highlight the opportunities in the industry and encourage farmers to produce to feed the district and the nation at large. The team also clarify mysteries in the minds of farmers and correct all ill impressions they may be having. The team inspires farmers on the need for record keeping regardless of farmer’s day awards.
