The Upper West Peasant Farmers Association has received 4,000 bags of fertilizer under the government’s Feed Ghana Programme, an intervention aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and supporting smallholder farmers across the region.
Speaking on behalf of the association, the National Youth Organizer, Lawie Bonzo Vincent, explained that members mobilized their internal resources to ensure the effective transportation of the fertilizer to farming communities.
“We used our monthly dues to cover the cost of transporting the fertilizer to the farmers,” he stated.
He indicated that the distribution process faced attempted external interference, but the association stood firm to protect fairness in allocation.
“There were attempts by politicians to interfere with the distribution of the Feed Ghana fertilizer, but we resisted them,” he added.
The Wa Municipal Peasant Farmers Secretary, Abubakari Adams, highlighted the persistent challenges confronting farmers, particularly the high cost of inputs and limited access to mechanized services.
He appealed for increased government support, noting that current input levels remain insufficient for many farmers.
“Our main challenge is the high cost of inputs. We appeal to the government to at least give each farmer three bags of fertilizer,” he said.
He further explained that mechanized farming support is inadequate in the municipality, adding that tractor services are not readily available.
According to him, labour for cultivating an acre costs about GHC 500, while total production expenses per acre can reach approximately GHC 5,000.
The Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Issah Nura Danwanaa, reaffirmed government’s commitment under President John Dramani Mahama’s agricultural agenda, stating that the Feed Ghana Programme is being implemented to strengthen food production.
“Today is another day on which we can all celebrate because the promises of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama are being fulfilled. He promised farmers across Ghana that he would ensure the distribution of free fertilizer and introduce the Feed Ghana Programme, and today that promise is becoming a reality,” he said.
The intervention is expected to ease production constraints, improve yields, and enhance food security across the Upper West Region.
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