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During the 40th National Farmers’ Day celebration on Friday, 8th November 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo emphasized the critical need to build climate-resilient agriculture in Ghana, stressing that climate change poses an imminent threat to food security and agricultural productivity. Under the theme “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security,” the President outlined his administration’s proactive approach to address the effects of erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures on Ghana’s agricultural sector. “Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a pressing reality that our farmers confront every day,” President Akufo-Addo declared. He highlighted the vulnerability…

In a speech celebrating the 40th National Farmers’ Day on Friday, 8th November 2024, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo detailed a legacy of achievements in Ghana’s agricultural sector, which he described as “unprecedented” in their scale and impact. Addressing an audience of farmers, agricultural stakeholders, and policymakers, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the critical steps taken since 2017 to transform Ghana’s agriculture into a dynamic, resilient, and productive sector capable of addressing modern challenges, particularly those posed by climate change. President Akufo-Addo noted that his administration has prioritized the well-being of farmers and fisherfolk, recognizing them as the backbone of Ghana’s economy.…