The presentations were made at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) head office in Accra, where De Heus Ghana, RMG Ghana, and HiFarm Agro and Machinery Ghana Limited offered assorted inputs and equipment to support this year’s award scheme.

De Heus Ghana, a Tema-based feed manufacturer, presented 100 bags of assorted aqua, poultry and swine feed valued at GH¢60,000.
Ms Samirah Raji, Commercial Manager of the company, said farmers must pay closer attention to the quality of feed they use, noting that the right input contributes significantly to improved yields and cost efficiency.

“Feed takes a big part of a farmer’s investment, but when you invest in the right feed that gives you quality, you avoid spending repeatedly,” she said.
RMG Ghana, suppliers of agrochemicals, donated assorted insecticides, fungicides, foliar fertilisers and biostimulants valued at GH¢30,000, in addition to GH¢15,000 cash to support the national event.

Mr Dela Nyarko, Head of Research and Development, RMG Ghana, said the company remained committed to promoting genuine inputs to enhance food security.
“There are many fake inputs in the system, and farmers struggle to get the right ones. Our aim is to ensure farmers access products that offer true value,” he said.

HiFarm Agro and Machinery Ghana Limited also donated a tractor to be awarded to one of the top national awardees.
Mr Eric Opoku, Minister of Food and Agriculture, who received the donations, commended the companies for their continued support.

“We thank them for their generosity, and we will ensure the items go directly to the beneficiary farmers so they can make an impact on food production,” he said.
He encouraged other organisations to emulate the gesture as Ghana prepares for the 41st edition of the national celebration.

Farmers Day, instituted in 1985, is observed annually on the first Friday of December to honour farmers and fisherfolk for their contributions to national development.
The event was established following a recovery in the agricultural sector after severe drought and bushfires earlier in the decade. It currently features regional and national awards, exhibitions and a grand durbar recognising outstanding performers across various value chains.