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Bryan Acheampong donates farm inputs to farmers

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong has presented farm inputs worth GHs 500,000 to over six thousand farmers in the Kwahu East District to support their farming activities.

Date Created : 7/30/2021 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

The items, ranging from wellington boots, cutlasses and fertilizers among others were given to the farmers at Hweehwee, a farming community in the district.

This is biggest donation made by the MP to farmers in the area so far.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Isaac Agyapong, District Chief Executive (DCE) of the area hailed President Akufo-Addo for putting up so many agricultural programmes to support farmers.

He touted the implementation of Planting for Food and Jobs, Planting for Export and Rural Development programme, cocoa pruning, rearing for food and jobs among others.

He assured the farmers of Government continuous support to improve their livelihood.

The DCE appealed to Ghanaian youth to involve themselves in agricultural activities especially farming.

“Let me make this passionate appeal to the youth. Don’t just come as witnesses to such events but also venture into agriculture activities, especially farming. It is one of the lucrative jobs all over the world. I’ll urge you to look that direction and you would be glad you did.”

He said the youth should see agriculture as a prestigious sector that could assist in eradicating poverty.

Present at the ceremony were Cheifs, members of staff of the assembly, Assembly Men, heads of Departments.

Presenting the items to the farmers, head of the district Agriculture department praised the MP for such ‘a great support’ adding that, this will complement his previous support of tools and a tractor donated in the past.

He urged the farmers to put it to good use.