Accra, Aug 28, GNA – Yara Ghana Limited, a leading name in the fertilizer industry in Ghana, has been recognised as the Diversified Fertilizer Company of the Year at the Ghana Agricultural and Agro Processing Awards.
The Awards, organised by KN Unique Communication at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, is held annually to recognise outstanding companies and individuals in the Ghanaian agricultural and agro-processing sectors.
It is endorsed by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
The Awards celebrate innovation in the industry with the ultimate aim of compelling professionals and companies to be novel.
Yara Ghana was established in 2007 to strengthen the quality and depth of inputs supply and related services along the agricultural value chain to increase the productivity of Ghanaian farmers.
In acknowledging the award, the Regional Director of Yara West Africa, Mr. Danquah Addo-Yobo, expressed appreciation to the jury for the recognition.
“Yara Ghana is happy that our Crop Nutrition Solutions approach, which has been at the core of our diversified portfolio of crop nutrition solutions, has cumulated in this award,” he stated.
“One of the key pillars of this concept is crop knowledge. Yara has grown extensive knowledge in different crop areas and their nutritional requirements, thereby allowing us to have tailor- made solutions for different crop areas.
“This approach helps the farmer to optimise the use of his fertilizers by way of the right nutrition, less wastage and is environmentally sustainable and brings value to the farmer.”
The Regional Director said Yara had also over the years collaborated with key stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ghana Cocoa Board, Farmer groups, and other agricultural-related bodies to promote the agricultural sector in Ghana and it was committed to this cause.
“Yara Ghana is committed to being the leading provider of sustainable crop nutrition solutions, supporting farmer profitability through knowledge, quality and productivity, while minimising the impact on the environment,” he emphasised.
This year’s Ghana Agriculture and Agro-processing Awards was graced by Fisheries Minister Elizabeth Afoley Quaye, Deputy Agriculture Minister George Oduro, and the Board Chair of KN Unique Communication, Okatakyie Nana Sarfo.
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