In a bid to assess and strengthen agricultural productivity and support for farmers, a team from the Office of the President, under the Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, recently visited cocoa farmers at “Woman No Good,” a farming community in the Amenfi West District of the Western North Region.
The delegation, which comprised officials from the Office of the President’s agricultural unit, engaged with local cocoa farmers to understand their challenges, including issues related to farm inputs, pest management, climate change effects, and access to financial support. The visit also aimed to sensitize farmers on government interventions designed to improve yields and enhance incomes in the cocoa sector.
During the interactions, farmers expressed gratitude for the government’s continued interest in their welfare but lamented constraints such as delayed fertilizer distribution, high costs of farm inputs, and limited access to mechanized tools. Some farmers also highlighted the urgent need for improved road networks to facilitate the transportation of cocoa beans to local markets.
The Presidential Initiative team reassured the farmers that their concerns would be communicated to relevant government agencies for prompt action. The officials emphasized that the initiative seeks not only to provide material support but also to strengthen farmers’ capacity through training, access to improved seedlings, modern farming techniques, and linkages to agribusiness opportunities.
Speaking to the media, the team leader, [Name of Team Leader], noted that the visit was part of a broader strategy to bring government interventions closer to farmers and ensure that the benefits of agricultural policies reach grassroots communities. “We are here to listen, learn, and support. The cocoa farmers are the backbone of Ghana’s economy, and it is our duty to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to thrive,” the team leader stated.
The visit concluded with a tour of several cocoa farms in the community, where the team observed farming practices, evaluated farm productivity, and offered on-the-spot advice on pest and disease management. The delegation also engaged local agricultural extension officers to discuss ways to enhance farmer education and sustainability.
This visit forms part of a series of planned engagements by the Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness across cocoa-growing communities in Ghana, aimed at boosting productivity, improving livelihoods, and fostering economic growth in the agricultural sector.
