As the farming season gets underway in the Central Tongu district, farmers in the area are urging the government to provide them with essential agricultural inputs to boost food production and socio-economic activities.
The Central Tongu district, one of the major hubs for large-scale commercial rice, maize, and cassava farming in the Volta region, is critical to the country’s food security.
However, farmers in the district face numerous challenges, including limited access to agricultural inputs, inadequate infrastructure, and crop destruction caused by cattle invasions.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr Victor Degble, a rice farmer in the district, emphasized the need for government support to enhance their productivity.
“The rains have started, and we are hopeful that the government will provide us with the necessary farm inputs to ensure a successful harvest,” he said.
Mr. Degble also recalled President Mahama’s pledge to support farmers during his campaign tour in the district last year and appealed to the government to fulfill its promises.
“We are counting on the government to provide us with the necessary support to boost our activities,” he added. Mrs. Gbanawoe Selase, a 300-acre commercial maize farmer, expressed optimism that the government would provide seeds and fertilizers to support their farming businesses.
“We are confident that the government will come to our aid, as our produce is essential to the food security of many districts in the region,” she said.
However, some farmers in the district expressed concerns about the destruction caused by cattle invasions on their farmlands during the previous season. They called on the authorities to help address the issue and ensure a productive harvest this season.
Source: GNA
