Olam Agri donates GH¢100,000 towards 42nd Farmers’ Day celebration
Olam Agri Ghana has donated GH¢100,000 towards the organisation of the 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration scheduled to take place in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, on December 4, 2026. The donation was presented to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in Accra on Monday, September 28, as part of efforts to support the […] The post Olam Agri donates GH¢100,000 towards 42nd Farmers’…
On September 28, 2026, Olam Agri Ghana made a generous donation of GH¢100,000 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in Accra for the organization of the 42nd National Farmers' Day celebration. This event, scheduled for December 4, 2026, in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital, aims to honor farmers and their vital role in Ghana's economy and food security.
Bhaibhav Biswas, Country Head of Olam Agri Ghana, emphasized the company's pride in supporting this event, recognizing farmers as the backbone of the economy and critical to food security. Over 35 years operating in Ghana, Olam Agri has engaged in various agricultural businesses, including cocoa, cashew, rice, flour processing, pasta, tomato paste, and biscuit production.
The donation comes as Olam Agri continues its long-standing support for farmers through initiatives aimed at improving yields, access to fertilizers, efficiency, and distribution. The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, expressed gratitude to Olam Agri and other partners for their support, highlighting the significance of Farmers' Day in acknowledging farmers' labor, efforts, and contributions to food production and exports.
The 2026 celebration is particularly noteworthy due to the challenges faced by farmers in 2024, such as the Akosombo spillage and drought in northern Ghana, which led to significant losses. In response, government measures under the Feed Ghana Programme have contributed to increased production of key crops, with Ghana producing over 4.6 million tonnes of maize in 2025, surpassing national demand.
To incentivize young farmers, the government has introduced measures to make farming a more attractive and profitable venture, including a cash prize of GH¢1.2 million for the 2026 National Best Farmer, covering a new house, a pickup, a tractor, and agricultural inputs. The Minister invited Olam Agri to participate in the celebration by showcasing its products and demonstrating its impact on Ghana's agricultural sector.
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