The 2024 edition of the National Farmers’ Day celebration which is the 40th in the series under the auspicies of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture will take place on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Greater Accra Region.
This year’s event places climate resilient agriculture at the pivot of the celebration at the country recognizes the vital contributions of farmers and fishermen to the economy and safeguard food security.
The 40th farmers’ day celebration which is on the theme, “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security,” emphasizes the country’s commitment to adopting agricultural practices that address the growing challenges posed by climate change.
In a statement released on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Ministry also announced the organization of Agrifest Ghana 2024, a five-day National Agricultural Fair, from November 4 to November 8, as part of the activities leading up to Farmers’ Day.
“This event will showcase Ghana’s rich agricultural heritage and serve as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange and innovation, bringing together farmers and stakeholders from across the country.”
The celebration will culminate in a National Awards Night on November 8, where President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will honour outstanding farmers in 16 award categories.
These prestigious awards include the Overall National Best Farmer, National Best Livestock Farmer, National Best Female Farmer, and National Best Physically Challenged Farmer, among others, celebrating the essential role of farmers in driving the nation’s agricultural sector.
The Ministry added that National Farmers’ Day will also provide a critical platform to promote dialogue and encourage farmers to adopt best practices for sustainable agriculture in the face of environmental changes.
Traditionally held in December, this year’s event has been moved to November due to the upcoming 2024 general elections.
