The Western Regional Minister, Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has commended the 2020 National Best Farmer, Mr Solomon Kojo Kusi from the Jomoro District in the Western Region for his progressive performance in winning the District Best Farmer in 2015, and National Best (tree crop farmer) in 2018, which proved that consistency was key.
He said this affirms the un-marched potentials of the region in agriculture and the fact that, with the right investment and renewed commitment, the region could become the main food basket of the country and guarantee the food security of the country.
The National Best Farmer and other Best Regional Farmers were also awarded at the final meeting of the year for the Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) in Takoradi.
The National Best Farmer received GH¢750,000 and a box of assorted items.
Mr Kojo Nunoo from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA), who won the National Best Agro Processor, received a corn mill and a box of assorted items, while Mr Simon Tetteh from Nzema East Municipal the Best Regional Farmer also took away a “motor king” and a box of assorted items.
Mr Andrew Lord Satofiatey from Mpohor District who was the Regional Best Farmer 1st Runner up also took home a “motor king” and a box of assorted items
Mr Joseph Ababio from the Shama District who emerged the Regional Best in Agricultural Extension Project also took home a motor bike and a box of assorted items.
Story: Seth Ameyaw Danquah
