By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu, GNA
Sasieme (VR) Dec. 1, GNA – Mr Emmanuel Gemegah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta in the Volta region, has urged farmers to adopt the best forms of farming systems to produce better yields.
This, he said, would promote and improve farm products for high consumption.
Mr Gemegah made the appeal during the 39th Municipal Farmers’ Day celebration held at Sasieme in the Keta Municipality.
“Let me use this opportunity to congratulate our gallant farmers who always produce a lot through many difficulties to feed the public,” he said.
Mr Godwin Tettey, the Keta Municipal Director of Agriculture, on his part, commended the farmers, sponsors and the public for a successful programme.
“The best way to respect our galant farmers is to make good use of their product and award them for their hardwork.”
Mr Asafo Martin Klu from Abor-Atsukope was adjudged the Overall Best Municipal farmer of the year.
His farms include 30 acres each of maize and cassava, 15 acres of cowpea, 8 acres of sweet potato as well as one acre each of watermelon and Cassia farm, oil palm, coconut farm, and livestock, among others.
He received a motorcycle, knapsack sprayer, Wellington boot, fertilizers, herbicides, a cloth and a certificate.
Other award winners include Madam Janet Dosu, Mr Ebenezer Wilson Hlovor and Mr Aseye Kumahor, who were awarded for been the best Municipal crop farmer, livestock farmer and Agro-processor respectively.
The best youth farmer of the year went to Mr Augustine Dogbey, whilst Nyagavi Avorgbedor and Yao Alorde were best fish processor and Disability farmers of the year respectively.
The 39th National Farmers’ Day Celebration was on the theme: “Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and Resilience.”
GNA