Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that he will roll out an initiative to support agricultural constituencies, including Asunafo South.
The new initiative he explained would help in modernising farming practices.
The second gentleman of the land announced this at the launch of a District Agriculture Mechanisation Centre Programme, designed to provide farmers with essential tools and equipment to enhance mechanised farming efforts.
Speaking to party supporters at Sankore in the Asunafo South Constituency on Thursday, October 31, 2024, Dr. Bawumia said this new policy will help farmers have increased access to modern farming tools, which will improve productivity and efficiency.
“Agriculture is going to be my number one priority. Over 60% of Ghanaians are farmers, whether you are in the Northern, Southern or Eastern part of Ghana. Ghana’s growth largely depends on farmers, and they have to be financially stable.
“So I want to support farmers with the necessary logistics including technology, irrigation, and finances to help boost their agricultural businesses.
“We will continue the good works we have been doing in the cocoa sector. The DRIP project is ongoing in the various districts where roads are being constructed.
“I will also introduce the District Agriculture Mechanization Center where I will distribute farming implements in the districts including tractors, hoes, harvesters, fertilisers, chemicals and planters for farmers in every district.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana