Presidential candidate for Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen has revealed his plans to create Ghana United Farmers Association.
He shared this vision during his recent visit to the Dagbon Wura, Ya Na Abubakari Maham II. He revealed his idea behind the creation of the association as a step that seeks to bring all farmers together to form a strong network of support to each other and also to accept the practice of a large mechanized scale of farming.
“Our farmers have worked tirelessly with limited resources. With the Ghana United Farmers Association, we can give them the tools they need to expand and modernize,” he said.
According to him, he believes that when farmers are brought together in a very strong networking module, it becomes less stressing accessing loan facilities and also purchasing farm inputs like tractors and harvesters. He added that, the advancement of the world and technology needs to be extended to our farmers as well so that the use of simple farming tools will be a thing of the past.
He further highlighted the importance of this approach in ensuring Ghana’s food security, while also positioning the country as a leader in agricultural production across the region. In addition to loans, Alan committed to providing farmers with improved seed varieties and organic fertilizer, which he said would enhance yields and improve soil health
“We have the potential to feed not just ourselves but our neighbors. With the right support, Northern Ghana can be West Africa’s breadbasket,” he asserted.
