The Tano South Municipal Directorate of the Department of Agriculture in the Ahafo Region is gearing up to register 6,000 farmers in the second phase of the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PfFJ) program.
Mr. Paul Addai, the Tano South Municipal Director of Agriculture, revealed that the registration drive will primarily target vegetable and cereal farmers, covering a diverse range of crops such as maize, rice, sorghum, soybean, tomato, pepper, onion, cassava, yam, plantain, and poultry.
This announcement came during a day-long sensitization workshop on PfFJ Phase 2 held at Bechem, aiming to raise public awareness and initiate the registration process for beneficiary farmers. Mr. Addai emphasized that the Directorate is actively engaging with communities to ensure widespread participation and maximize the program’s positive impact on the local economy.
The implementation of PfFJ Phase 2 is aimed at building upon the successes of the initial phase, ultimately reducing the nation’s reliance on imported food products while enhancing food productivity and security. Moreover, the program seeks to promote sustainable agricultural practices and bolster the nation’s resilience to potential global shocks.
A key aspect of the second phase involves the introduction of Aggregators, tasked with providing production inputs, mechanization services, and extension support to farmers. This initiative aims to ensure that farm output matches the investment in inputs and services provided.
Mr. Augustine Peprah, the Tano South Municipal Coordinating Director, commended the implementation of PfFJ Phase 2 and urged local farmers to seize the opportunity by registering for the program. Similarly, Mr. Samuel Owusu, the Ahafo Regional Livestock Officer, encouraged farmers to dispel misconceptions about the program, emphasizing its non-partisan nature and the benefits it offers to all farmers, regardless of political affiliation.
