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Dormaa East Agric Department undertakes field work

The Dormaa East District Agricultural Director, Madam Gertrude Adjei Boateng and some district officers have embarked on field visits in Agricultural Extension Agents (AEA) operational areas.

Date Created : 6/27/2023 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com

The visit which commenced at Asuotiano, had the purpose of the team visiting farmers in the area and monitoring the fall armyworm situation after distributing Pesticides such as Super warrior and viper' to the farmers.

The team made assessment of the work of Agric Extension Agents, monitored the adoption of technologies such as planting of improved seeds, Row planting, Method of weed/pest control and an engagement to know how farmers tackle challenges they face during their day to day activities and possible remedies and recommendations.

It was observed on the field that the affected maize farms have recovered others yet to recover and officers tasked to liaise with farmers to fight the fall armyworm to maximize food production in the district.

The entourage, including Augustine Atta Agyei - DAO-PPRSD, Obeng Daniel Desmond-AEA officer- Asuotiano, Justice Sampah-Junior- MIS officer and Mad. Adjei Helen- WIAD; also visited Wamanafo Senior High school to monitor the fall armyworm situation in some of the teachers maize farms.