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MAMPONG: PFJ review meant to prevent inputs from getting into wrong hands- MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Mampong Mr. Thomas Appiah Kubi has hinted that the government's flagship program “Planting for Food and Job” (PFJ) is on-going and has been reviewed to prevent inputs from getting into wrong hands at the expense of the farmers.

Date Created : 4/30/2019 9:00:09 AM : Story Author : Susana Danso/Ghanadistricts.com

The MCE delivering his speech at the fourth section of the third Mampong Municipal Assembly Meeting explained that beneficiary farmers can only access inputs lodged with accredited agents through electronic medium where Agric Extension Officers will use tablets and scanners to register farmers before they are recommended for the supply of inputs.

Mr. Appiah Kubi indicated that for the year 2019, when it comes to Planting for Export and Rural Development, the Assembly has selected three plantation crops which are cashew, oil palm and cocoa for mass production and distribution to farmers for free in the Municipality.

He added that the distribution of the seedlings is in strict conformity with template sanctioned by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) which requires every farmer to join an Association.