The Dormaa East District Assembly in the Bono Region has given out 20,000 special coconut plants to farmers in Nsesresu, as part of the government’s Planting for Export and Rural Development (PERD) plan. This initiative aims to help farmers grow more coconuts and improve their incomes.
How to Make the Most of the Seedlings
During a small event, Emmanuel Kofi Agyemang, the District Chief Executive, told farmers not to sell the seedlings but to plant them instead. He explained that the government is spending a lot of money on this program to help farmers, so it’s important to use the seedlings wisely. Agyemang also mentioned that the assembly had given out over one million cashew seedlings to farmers in the past few years.
PAY ATTENTION: Affordable Capital Key to Growing Businesses, Says Promasidor Ghana CEO
Fighting Poverty and Growing the Economy
Agyemang explained that the PERD program is meant to help farmers earn more money and improve their lives. He mentioned that the cashew sector has grown a lot, with more buyers coming to the area. This creates jobs and helps the economy grow.
More Plans for Development
Agyemang also talked about some other projects in the works, like building a dam and a canopy walkway in the Nsesresu community. He said the work is going well, and they hope to finish it soon. This will help the community have better access to water and attract more tourists.
Barimah Effiriti Sampon-Siaw, a leader from the Dormaa Traditional Area, urged farmers to think about ways to make their products more valuable. He suggested that they process their coconuts instead of just selling them raw. He also encouraged unemployed people to get involved in farming to improve their lives.
YOU CAN’T MISS: High Cost of Living Making Nigerians Return Relatives
Gordon Tuah, the District Director of Agriculture, taught farmers how to plant the seedlings properly. He also told them to ask for help from Extension Officers if they need it. These officers can give them advice on how to make their farms better.
What’s Next
Looking ahead, Agyemang said they want to keep supporting farmers and helping them grow more crops. He also mentioned that they export coconuts to other countries like Togo, Burkina Faso, and Liberia. They want to keep improving and growing, so they can help even more people in the future.
Leave a Comment