Olam Agri donates GH¢100,000 for Farmers’ Day

Olam Agri has contributed GH¢100,000 to the Farmers’ Day event, set to happen in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, on December 4, 2026. This donation, part of Olam Agri's dedication to supporting farmers and boosting Ghana's agricultural industry, will aid in organizing the national celebration. The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, who received the donation on behalf of the government, announced that the National Best Farmer would be granted a seven-day trip to Italy for exposure to modern farming techniques, with the expenses covered by a private organization.

The minister also mentioned that the National Best Farmer would receive a new four-wheel-drive pickup vehicle, tractor with accessories and agricultural inputs from the government. Opoku highlighted that this year's celebration would be larger due to the difficulties faced by farmers in recent years, such as the Akosombo Dam spillage and drought in northern Ghana in 2024, which destroyed farms and impacted livelihoods.

The minister's ultimate goal is to shift agriculture from a subsistence activity to a lucrative enterprise, attracting more young people into the sector. He appreciated Olam Agri's support, promising to publish accounts detailing how every contribution towards the celebration is utilized. The Country Head of Olam Agri, Baibhav Biswas, praised Ghanaian farmers for their role in food security and economic growth.

He emphasized that boosting local production is crucial in reducing the nation's reliance on food imports. Biswas noted that Olam Agri has been collaborating with farmers in Ghana to enhance their yields, supply them with fertilizers, and promote efficiency in agricultural production. The company also contributes to farmers' success through processing and distribution, managing various agricultural and food businesses like cocoa, cashew, rice, flour processing, pasta, tomato paste, and biscuit production.