The 41st edition of Ghana’s National Farmers’ Day was marked with grandeur and recognition of outstanding contributions across the agricultural sector.
The recognition forms part of Ghana’s efforts to promote excellence in agriculture and to celebrate the dedication of individuals and institutions driving the growth, innovation, and sustainability of Ghana’s food production systems.
The awardees were selected based on their commitment to increased productivity, adoption of modern farming technologies, contributions to community development, and efforts towards strengthening the nation’s food supply chain. Their work has significantly supported Ghana’s quest for food security and agricultural resilience.
Full list of winners and prizes
Overall National Best Farmer
Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei (Kwahu Afram Plains South, Eastern Region)
Prize
- GHS 1.2 million (ADB), Power Tiller Head with Rotary (1pc), Trailer(1pc), Plough (1pc)+ Cage Wheels (1pc) by African AgriBusiness Consortium Ltd
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 pcs of Namsprayer (knapsack) 16LTS by NANAM Ventures Limited
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
Runner-Ups
1st Runner-Up National Best Farmer: Osmanu Kadri (Greater Accra Region)
Prize
- Tractor with Implements by EXIM Bank, 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
- Cash prize of GHS 200,000.00 by the Government of Ghana (GoG)
2nd Runner-Up National Best Farmer: Gyato Charles (Oti Region)
Prize
- Tractor with Implements by Stanbic Bank;
- Cash prize of GHS 100,000.00 by GoG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
Cocoa, Coffee and Sheanut Categories
National Best Cocoa Farmer: Edward Kwame Yeboah (Ashanti Region)
Prize
- 1 Toyota Hilux Double Cabin Pick-up
- 1 Standard Pruner
- 1 Motorised Sprayer
- 2 Overalls with Hat
- 2 Safety Goggles
- 2 Respirators
- 2 Ear Protectors
- 2 Hand Gloves
- 2 POLO T-Shirts
- 2 Wellington Boots
- 1 Royale (Carton)
- 1 Alltime (Carton)
- 2 Cartons of 50g Chocolate
National Best Coffee Farmer: Kwasi Gyan (Bono East Region)
Prize
- 1 Mini Truck
- 5 Pairs of Hand Gloves
- 1 Pair of Wellington Boots
- 1 Overall with Hat
- 1 POLO T-Shirt
- 2 Safety Goggles
- 1 Respirator
- 1 Ear Protector
- 1 Machete
- 1 Royale (Carton)
- 2 Cartons of 50g Chocolate
- 1 Alltime (Carton)
National Best Sheanut Picker: Aminatu Sule (North East Region)
Prize
- 1 Mini Truck
- 5 Pairs of Hand Gloves
- 2 Pairs of Wellington Boots
- 2 Overalls with Hat
- 1 POLO T-Shirt
- 4 Solar Torchlights
- 4 Machetes
- 1 Royale (Carton)
- 1 Alltime (Carton)
- 2 Cartons of 50g Chocolate
Most Enterprising Female Cocoa Farmer: Cecilia Addae (Ahafo Region)
Prize
- 1 Mini Truck
- 1 Tricycle (Sponsored by WCF)
- 1 Standard Pruner
- 1 Motorised Sprayer
- 2 Overalls with Hat
- 2 Safety Goggles
- 2 Respirators
- 2 Ear Protectors
- 2 Hand Gloves
- 2 Wellington Boots
- 2 POLO T-Shirts
- 1 Royale (Carton)
- 1 Alltime (Carton)
- 2 Cartons of 50g Chocolate
Most Promising Young Cocoa Farmer: Akwesi Sei (Western Region)
Prize
- 1 Mini truck,
- 1 Tricycle (Sponsored by Meiji)
- 1 Standard Pruner
- 1 Motorised Sprayer
- 2 Overalls with Hat
- 2 Safety Goggles
- 2 Respirators
- 2 Ear Protectors
- 2 Hand Gloves
- 2 Wellington Boots
- 2 POLO T-Shirts
- 1 Royale (Carton)
- 1 Alltime (Carton)
- 2 Cartons of 50g Chocolate
Fisheries and Aquaculture Category
National Best Marine Fisher: Mr. Clemence Sewornu (Volta Region)
Prize
- Double-cabin truck
- Multifilament Fishing Nets
- Fishing nets – 5 sacks
- Fishing Rope: 1
- Outboard Motor: 40HP (1 unit)
- Float: 235 pieces
National Best Fish Farmer: Mr. Richard Dittoh (Upper East Region)
Prize
- Double-cabin truck
- Fish Feed: 10 bags
- Fishing Twine: 16 packets
- Fishing Rope: 1 rope
- Outboard Motor: 18HP (1 unit)
- Float: 235 pieces
- Water Pumping Machine
National Best Inland Fisher: Mr. Kofi Adukpo (Bono East Region)
Prize
- Double-cabin truck
- Fishing Twine: 16 packets
- Fishing Rope: 1 rope
- Outboard
- Motor: 15HP (1 unit)
- Float: 235 pieces
- Spool: 2 boxes
National Best Fish Processor: Madam Margaret Ahadjitse (Central Region)
Prize
- Double-cabin truck
- Fishing Twine: 16 packets
- Fishing Rope: 1 rope
- Outboard Motor: 18HP (1 unit)
- Float: 235 pieces
Best Fisheries Extension Officers Northern: Mr. Israel Hanson Otu Arthur (Kintampo, Bono East Region)
Prize
- Yamaha Motorcycle
Best Fisheries Extension Officers Southern Zone: Ms. Esther Boateng (Adansi, Ashanti Region)
Prize
- Yamaha Motorcycle
Institutional and Research Categories
National Best University in Practical Agriculture: University of Ghana, School of Agriculture
Prize
- Tractor with Implements by Development Bank Ghana
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 bags of 30kg bag of co-compost by JVL-Fortifer Compost Plant
- 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best Senior High School: Father Dogli Memorial Technical Institute (Oti Region)
Prize
- An 18 Unit Classroom block by GET Fund
- A Toyota Coaster Bus
- Cash prize of GHS 50,000.00 by ADB 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 pcs of Namsprayer (knapsack) 16LTS by NANAM Ventures Limited
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted Chemicals
National Best Junior High School: Northern College of Science and Technology (Northern Region)
Prize
- A 12 Unit Classroom block by GET Fund
- A Mini Bus by Beft Agro
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted Chemicals
National Best Primary School: Mafi Avakpedome D/A KG/Primary (Volta Region)
Prize
- A Fully Furnished Library Block by GET Fund
- A Mini Tractor with implements (slasher, harrow, plough and spare parts) from Ekumfi Fruits and Juices Ltd
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 pcs of Leader Sprayer (Knapsack) by Waaf Agro Limited
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted Chemicals
National Best Agricultural Researcher: Dr. Jerry Asalma Mboyine (CSIR-SARI, Tamale)
Prize
- Samsung Refrigerator by CSIR donated by Sumatra Ghana
- Hp Laptop by CSIR donated by Sumatra Ghana
National Best Faith-Based Organisation: Presbyterian Church of Ghana Prize
- An 85 Hp tractor Head by the Government of Ghana
- 5 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 1 set of Irrigation kit (1pc of Drip Tape 16mmx0.2×1.6L/Hx0.3Mx2700m; 2 coils of Drip Tape 16mmx0.2×1.6L/Hx0.3Mx2700m) by Interplast Limited
- 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best Security Agency: Ghana Prisons Service, Nsawam
Prize
- Tractor Head by Bon Agro Limited – 2025
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best Community Commodity Farmer Cooperative: Michel Camp Co-Operative Women Farmers Society Limited
Prize
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher by GoG
- One (1) 75 HP Tractor, with (3-4tonnes) trailer and 3disc mounted
Crop and Livestock Categories
National Best Female Farmer: Grace Owusuaa (Ashanti Region)
Prize
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- Cash Prize of GHS 200,000.00 jointly sponsored by AGRA and GoG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 (knapsack) 16LTS by NANAM Ventures Limited
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best Youth Farmer: Robben Asare (Bono East Region)
Prize
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- Total cash prize of GHS 200,000,00 jointly sponsored by AGRA and GOG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5pcs of Namsprayer (knapsack) 16LTS by NANAM Ventures Limited
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best Differently Abled Farmer: Lawrence Puozaa (Upper West Region)
Prize
- Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- Total cash prize of GHS 200,000 jointly sponsored by AGRA and GoG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best Livestock Farmer: Abdulai Fuseni (Ashanti Region)
Prize
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle, with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- Cash Prize of GHS 200,000 by GoG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5pc of Knapsack Fertlizer Applicator by LK International
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best Tomato Farmer: Victoria Osei Karikari (Ashanti Region) Prize
- Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- Cash Prize of GHS 100,000 by GoG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 1 set of Irrigation kit (1pc of Drip Tape 16mmx0.2×1.6L/Hx0.3Mx2700m; 2 coils of Drip Tape 16mmx0.2×1.6L/Hx0.3Mx2700m) by Interplast Limited
- 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best Onion Farmer: Michael Baah (Eastern Region)
Prize
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- Cash Prize of GHS 100,000 by GoG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
National Best Poultry Farmer: Mr. Adolf Adarkwah (Ashanti Region) Prize
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher
- 1 Aboboyaa brand Motorbike
- A cash prize of GHS 200,000.00 by GoG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5pcs of 50 kg Layer Concentrate Poultry feed by SKY Agro &Aquaclture Solutions Limited
- 5pcs of 50 kg Dicalcium Phosphate day old chick feed SKY Agro & Aquaculture Solutions
National Best Youth in Poultry Farming: Michael Mochia Newman (Eastern Region)
Prize
- Mk-22 Diesel Horsepower Multifunction Tricycle with a Multifunctional Thrasher 10 Poultry Battery Cage Systems
- A cash prize of GHS 100,000.00 by GoG
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of 500ml superacid Liquid feed SKY Agro &Aquaclture Solutions Limited
- 5pcs 500ml livtop-s by SKY Agro &Aquaculture Solutions Limited
- 5 pcs of 500ml calsol by SKY Agro &Aquaculture Solutions Limited
- 5 pcs of 25 kg prestarter Poultry feed by SKY Agro &Aquaclture Solutions Limited
- 4pcs of 25 kg Optishell Poultry feed by SKY Agro & Aquaculture Solutions Limited
- 4pcs of 25 kg Intra toxinbind Poultry feed by SKY Agro & Aquaculture Solutions Limited 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemicals
National Best District in Agriculture, 2025 – Asene-Manso-Akroso District, Eastern Region
Prize
- Tractor Head by HiFarm Agro & Machinery Ltd
- 2 Jet Motorised Sprayers by K Badu Agro Chemicals
- 5 pcs of Cutlasses by Crocodile Matchets Ghana Limited
- 5 pcs of Knapsack 16Liter by WYNCA Sunshine
- 2 Pairs of Wellington boots from Ndede Ghana
- 10 Boxes Assorted chemical
This year’s awards highlighted the diverse contributions of farmers, fisherfolk, researchers, schools, and institutions to Ghana’s agricultural development. The prizes ranged from cash awards and vehicles to tractors, sprayers, protective gear, and modern farming equipment — underscoring government and private sector commitment to strengthening the sector.