By Agbaxode Emmanuel, GNA
Akatsi (VR), Aug. 14, GNA-The Akatsi South Municipal Assembly has advanced agricultural productivity through poultry and fertilizer distribution programmes.
The Assembly said the interventions were part of government’s ‘Feed Ghana Initiative’ to enhance food security and household income.
Speaking at the Second Ordinary Meeting of the Third Session of the Second Assembly, Mr Daniel Dagba, the Akatsi South MCE said 10,000 chicks were received under the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Programme, with a survival rate of 95.95 per cent.
He said households were supported with birds and feed, and monitoring visits indicated that the birds were thriving.
Mr Dagba said under the Fertilizer Support Programme, 1,500 bags of NPK and Urea fertilizers were distributed to 133 farmer groups and individuals.
He revealed that the Assembly’s agricultural drive was complemented by private initiatives such as BON Agro and Delmark Agro’s farmer symposiums, which trained farmers in climate-smart agriculture and modern techniques.
Mr Dagba said the engagements brought together farmers from Wute, Sremanu, Adzikame, and Kpodzivi, strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing.
He said the Assembly remained committed to promoting sustainable agriculture, improving food production, and enhancing farmers’ livelihoods.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei
Reporter: Agbaxode Emmanuel
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