Ghana’s 41st National Farmers’ Day celebration is scheduled to take place in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, from December 1 to 5, 2025, under the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future.”
The announcement was made by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Eric Opoku, during the official launch ceremony held in Accra.
He described the selection of the Volta Region as both symbolic and strategic, noting that the region is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage and significant contribution to the nation’s food basket.
Hon. Opoku emphasized that this year’s celebration represents a renewed national call to action for all Ghanaians to value, support, and invest in agriculture. He highlighted that the sector remains the backbone of Ghana’s economy, providing food security, employment, and opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
This year’s celebration will feature a five-day National Agricultural Fair, culminating in the Grand Durbar and Awards Ceremony on Friday, December 5, 2025. Organized in partnership with the Agrihouse Foundation, the fair will provide a national platform to showcase modern agricultural technologies, innovations in crop and livestock production, fisheries, mechanization, irrigation systems, digital agriculture, and value addition.
“This is a national thanksgiving to our food producers , the men and women who rise each day to keep our nation fed and our economy growing,” he said.
The Minister appealed to corporate institutions, development partners, and philanthropists to support the event in cash or kind, noting that investing in farmers is investing in the nation’s future.
In his remarks, the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, expressed deep appreciation for the region’s selection as host, describing it as both an honour and an opportunity to showcase the Volta Region’s agricultural potential.
He commended the resilience of farmers who continue to produce in the face of climate variability, pest challenges, and market volatility. He called for increased investment in rural infrastructure, accessible financing, and capacity building for the youth to make farming a profitable and sustainable venture.
Since its establishment in 1985, the National Farmers’ Day has become one of Ghana’s most significant national observances, celebrating the dedication and innovation of farmers, fishers, and agripreneurs who feed the nation and sustain rural livelihoods. The event recognises the role of agriculture as a key pillar of Ghana’s development agenda and its contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to zero hunger, poverty reduction, and climate resilience.
