Keta: Mr. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, the Member of Parliament for Keta Constituency, has made a significant contribution to the agricultural sector by providing 150 bags of fertilizers to farmers in Anlo-Afiadenyigba. This initiative is intended to enhance farming activities and improve agricultural productivity in the region.
According to Ghana News Agency, the donation, valued at GH?60,000, marks a strategic effort to bolster food production and improve the livelihoods of farmers in the Keta municipality. Mr. Gakpey emphasized that the primary objective of this program is to increase crop yields and contribute to food security and economic well-being in the area.
Mr. Gakpey highlighted the critical role fertilizers play in modern agriculture, enhancing soil fertility and promoting healthier plant growth. He expressed hope that this support will help farmers overcome challenges related to soil degradation and low productivity. The program is not limited to Anlo-Afiadenyigba but is designed to benefit all communities across the Keta constituency, reflecting a broader commitment to uplifting farming communities throughout the municipality.
He noted that the government, under President John Dramani Mahama, has demonstrated interest in supporting farmers across Ghana through various initiatives. The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, recently distributed 40,000 bags of fertilizers donated by the Kingdom of Morocco to regions including Volta, showcasing collaborative efforts to aid farmers.
Mr. Gakpey urged farmers in the municipality to exercise patience for their turn and encouraged them to use the fertilizers for their intended purposes to boost farming in the area and beyond. Beneficiaries expressed excitement about the initiative and pledged to use the fertilizers for various crops, including onions, garden eggs, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, and okra, to improve agricultural productivity and income.
They acknowledged that the agricultural support program by the MP could have significant economic implications, potentially stimulating the local economy, improving farmers' incomes, and contributing to national food security goals. Meanwhile, Ghana has faced challenges such as global fertilizer affordability issues, partly exacerbated by geopolitical events like the Ukraine war, impacting access for smallholder farmers. Initiatives like Yara Ghana's 'Grow Ghana' program also aim to address these gaps by providing free fertilizers to boost food security.
