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GLOMEF Celebrates Ghanaian Farmers; Calls for Stronger Policies on 41st National Farmers Day

• By Ebenezer Albidar Narh
• December 06, 2025
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The Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF) has paid glowing tribute to all farmers across the country as Ghana marks the 41st National Farmers Day. In a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Raphael Godlove Ahenu, the organisation praised the resilience, sacrifices and dedication of smallholder and large-scale farmers who continue to feed the nation despite numerous challenges.

According to GLOMEF, farmers remain the backbone of Ghana’s economy, rising before dawn to work through intense heat, unpredictable rainfall and limited resources. The Foundation noted that small-scale farmers, who make up the majority of the country’s agricultural labour force, contribute significantly to national food systems and must be recognised, supported and protected.

GLOMEF stressed that agriculture remains Ghana’s surest path to poverty reduction, youth employment, rural development and national stability. However, it cautioned that farmers cannot be expected to thrive if they are left to struggle alone, and therefore urged government, private sector, development partners and civil society to prioritise farmer-centred policies that respond to real needs on the ground.

The organisation called for strategic investments in extension services, affordable credit, agricultural mechanisation, insurance schemes and climate-smart practices. These interventions, it said, are essential to improving productivity, strengthening resilience and ensuring that farmers can operate profitably and sustainably.

Highlighting the importance of the cocoa, cashew and shea sectors, GLOMEF urged government to secure fair and competitive pricing mechanisms both locally and internationally. It emphasised that these value chains are critical to rural livelihoods and foreign exchange earnings, and therefore require transparency in commodity trading and improved opportunities for farmers to earn dignified incomes.

GLOMEF also expressed concern about unstable and unfair market prices, which it said continue to undermine farmers’ livelihoods. It called for fair and stable pricing regimes supported by effective regulation and reforms to ensure that producers benefit fully from their labour. The organisation further urged government and private investors to prioritise modern storage facilities, processing centres and value-addition plants to reduce post-harvest losses and maximise farmers’ profits.

The Foundation issued a strong warning about the devastating impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on farmlands, water bodies and forest reserves. It called on government to intensify the fight against galamsey, enforce environmental laws without fear or favour and protect the lands that sustain national food production.

GLOMEF concluded by reaffirming its commitment to advocating for farmers’ rights and amplifying their concerns. The organisation said farmers deserve more than praise—they deserve concrete action to ensure dignified livelihoods, stronger support systems and a sustainable agricultural future. It saluted all farmers across the country for their sacrifices and dedication, wishing them a happy 41st National Farmers Day.

Source: WatchGhana News Desk