By Edward Acquah, GNA
Accra, Dec. 5, GNA – Nationwide activities are underway to mark the 41st National Farmers’ Day.
Ghanaians observe the annual event instituted to honour farmers and fisherfolk for sustaining food production, supporting rural livelihoods and contributing to the national economy.
The 2025 commemoration, on the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future,” is being held in Ho in the Volta Region, where the National Best Farmer will be announced at a grand durbar later today.
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to attend the national event, which brings together farmers, producer associations, agribusiness groups and traditional leaders.
Across all 16 regions, regional coordination councils and district assemblies are also holding their respective ceremonies to recognise local farmers in crop, livestock, fisheries and emerging agricultural value chains.
Awards at the local levels precede the national recognition that features competitive categories such as crop farming, animal husbandry, agro-processing, fisheries, agribusiness management and sustainable production practices.
This year’s national celebration follows a five-day National Agricultural Fair held from December 1 to 5 in Ho, organised in partnership with AgriHouse Foundation.
The fair brought together producers, technology providers and input dealers to highlight developments in mechanisation, irrigation, fisheries, seed production and digital agriculture.
Exhibitors presented tools and services designed to strengthen farm productivity and improve market linkages.
Farmers’ Day was established in 1985 by the Provisional National Defwbce Council led by Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings after the agricultural sector began recovering from severe drought and bushfires in early 1983 that reduced food production and disrupted rural livelihoods.
In response, government introduced an annual platform to recognise farmers and fisherfolk whose work contributed to restoring national food supply.
Hitherto, Agricultural shows were held accoss the country.
The event was set for the first Friday of December and has since become a major activity on the national calendar.
Over the years, Farmers’ Day has expanded from a single awards ceremony to a nationwide programme that includes exhibitions, agricultural fairs, policy dialogues and regional durbars.
It also serves as a national platform for the recognition of best practices in farm management, post-harvest handling, fisheries development and the adoption of improved technologies.
The 41st edition highlights the importance of food security and agricultural self-sufficiency.
Many districts are also using the occasion to promote improved technologies, encourage investment in local value chains and reinforce the role of agriculture in supporting national growth.
The national awards in Ho will conclude the week-long commemoration, while regional activities continue through the weekend as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the agriculture sector.
GNA
Dec. 5, 2025
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong