The chief of Akim Sekyere in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region Dr. Nana Owusu Takyi urged Ghanaians to rephrase farming from “kuay3” to “kuadwuma” since it is a full time job and entails a lot of people.
Speaking on Nkawkaw-based Agoo FM during the 37th celebration of farmers day of Atiwa East held at Akyem Sekyere , Nana Takyi said the name “kuay3” sometimes restricts the nature of farming and also makes people underrate the profession compared to the situation abroad.
According to him, people need training on farming so it could be seen as a better job field which will attract others to engage in it.
He further said in Africa, naturally women engage in farming more compared to men as women know how to nature produce.
“I am not surprise seeing females winning the district best farmer back to back”’
The district has seen two women winning best farmers thus 2020 and 2021. In 2020, Madam Evelyn Vanderpuije was adjourned best farmer moreover Abiba Ibrahim was named best farmer for the year 2021.
Speaking on the importance of the farmer’s day celebration generally, he said the celebration is mainly to motive and boost the confidence of farmers and to show how much the country cherishes them.
He further noted the creation of “youth best farmer” was coined just to motive and recruit more youth in the farming business since the country’s population is full of energize youth.
On her part, Member of Parliament for Atiwa East Abena Osei-Asare said this year’s celebration marks their fourth time of celebration as a district.
She later lauded the farmers for what she says are the great things they are providing for the country especially raw materials for various factories.
“There are a lot of things you the farmers are doing to help the government same as the government who is also doing a lot to help farmers as well. I therefore congratulate all farmers for the good works you are doing, Atiwa East can now boost of a lot of plantation.’’ She added.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Agoo FM