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The 36th edition of the National Farmers’ Day which places emphasis and value on all agribusiness activities such as transportation, marketing, distribution, processing and storage is taking place today in Techiman in the Bono East Region.

Speaking at the virtual launch of the event in Accra, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister, Elizabeth Afoley Quaye, said this year’s theme ‘Ensuring agribusiness development under COVID-19 — Opportunities and challenges” is to highlight the new orientation for all actors along the agricultural value chain. 

Minister of State at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Nurah Gyiele, said the event is to recognize the immense role farmers played in the country’s growth.

Mr. Gyiele, who is also Chairman of the National Planning Committee, said this year’s National Best Farmer would receive an amount of GHC100,000.

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