President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians, particularly those in formal employment, to take up agriculture as an additional source of income, stressing that farming should not be seen as the preserve of rural dwellers or full-time farmers.
Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, President Mahama said the perception that agriculture is only for “village folks” is outdated and restrictive.
“Agriculture isn’t only for the village folks,” he said. “You can work and still be a farmer. Teachers and civil servants can go to work and have farms, and the money from the farm can supplement their incomes.”
He explained that combining farming with regular employment would not only strengthen household finances but also contribute to national food security and reduce Ghana’s reliance on imported food.
The President encouraged the use of modern farming technologies, irrigation systems, and improved seedlings to enable part-time farmers to remain productive without necessarily being present on their farms every day.
President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building an enabling environment that makes agriculture more attractive and profitable for all categories of workers.
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