There will be no regional celebration of the 2018 National Farmer's Day according to the National Coordinator, National Farmers Day Secretariat, Mr Philip Osei-Nkrumah.
The decision to cancel the Regional celebrations was due to the fact that more funds were being used for regional funfair to the detriment of the districts, Mr Philip Osei-Nkrumah has told the Ghana News Agency (GNA).
He said the government had directed that all funds meant for regional Farmers’ Day celebration should be channelled for the strengthening of the district celebrations.
The 2018 National Farmers Day, which is on the general theme: “Agriculture, Moving Ghana beyond Aid,†would be observed only at the district and national levels.
This year's National Farmer's day activities started with a National Agricultural Fair from Thursday, November 29, which is expected to hit its climax on Friday, December 7, at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale, Northern Region.
Mr Osei-Nkrumah explained that five categories of winners from each Region – the Regional Best Farmers, First Runner-Up, Second Runner-Up, Regional Best Agricultural Extension Agent, and Regional Best Fisherman, would be honoured by the President at the National Celebration.
The National Farmers Day is commemorated each year on the first Friday of December to honour the nation's gallant farmers and fishers.
The event acknowledges the vital position farmers and fishers occupy in the nations socio-economic development.
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