The Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly has taken delivery of 2,000 bags of fertiliser for distribution to farmers to improve soil fertility, increase crop yields and strengthen food security in the municipality.
The intervention forms part of efforts by the Government, through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, to provide critical agricultural inputs to farmers and enhance domestic food production.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an exclusive telephone interview, Mr Antwi described the support as timely, saying it would help farmers improve the productivity of their farms and contribute to increased food availability in the municipality.
He said Nkwanta South had significant agricultural potential, with farmers cultivating various food crops, including maize and rice.
“Nkwanta South has fertile land, and we are hopeful that with the support being provided by the Government through the Ministry of Agriculture, we will see an increase in food production in the municipality in the next farming season,” he said.
The MCE said the Assembly would collaborate with the Municipal Department of Agriculture to ensure that the fertiliser reached the intended beneficiaries and was used for its intended purpose.
He urged farmers who would benefit from the intervention to apply the fertiliser appropriately and adhere to recommended agronomic practices to maximise crop yields.
Mr Antwi also encouraged farmers to take advantage of other agricultural support programmes available to them, saying increased productivity would not only improve household incomes but also contribute to the municipality’s food security.
He said the Assembly remained committed to supporting measures that would strengthen the agricultural sector and improve the livelihoods of farming communities.
The Municipal Director of Agriculture, Mr Seth Yao Asafo, expressed appreciation to the MCE, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Government for providing the municipality with the 2,000 bags of fertiliser.
He said the support had come at an important time, particularly as some farming communities continued to face challenges associated with peace, freedom of movement and access to their farms.
According to him, ensuring that farmers had access to essential inputs would help sustain agricultural activities and support the recovery of livelihoods in affected communities.
He assured that the fertiliser would be distributed to targeted farmers in accordance with the programme’s guidelines and urged beneficiaries to use the inputs responsibly.
The Director further appealed to farmers to complement the fertiliser support with good farming practices, including proper land preparation, timely planting, weed management and adherence to recommended application rates.
He expressed optimism that the intervention would translate into improved yields, enhanced household incomes, and increased food production across Nkwanta South.
By Kingsley Mamore, GNA
