ONMA Crowns Simon Hatsi As Overall Best Farmer At 37th National Farmer's Celebration (VIDEO/PICS)

The Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly (ONMA) has held its 37th National Farmer's Celebration at Tesano, a community in Accra.

The ceremony rewarded some industrious farmers who through diverse ways are contributing their quota to nation building.

The celebration saw Mr. Simon Hatsi emerging as the overall best farmer for the Municipality.

Mr. Hatsi is said to be into poultry, vegetables, eggs, sheep, goats, snail and maize business.

The overall winner was awarded with a tricycle, wheelbarrow, 3 cutlass, 5 keysoaps, a raincoat and 2 knapsacks.

Mr. Hatsi further received a half piece cloth, wellington boot, a weedicide and a pesticide.

Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the MCE, Boye Laryea, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Francis Asiedu said "It is quiet certain that without the hardwork of our farmers, we would not have achieved the SDG Goal 2, which talks about hunger"

Speaking on consolidating the food system in the country, he commended the Akufo-Addo government for introducing the Planting for Food and Jobs.

He added that the introduction of the planting for food and jobs has gotten many youths interested in Agriculture.

"Agriculture is not all about rearing or raising plants or animals in Ghana but also systems at which the food produce passes through"

He stressed that the country needs to adopt more unique technologies in ensuring that Agriculture becomes more attractive.

Mr. Asiedu added that the country can add more value to fresh food products and make more gains globally.

He challenged the farmers to do more to ensure that there is enough food for the people in the country.

On his part, the overall best farmer, Mr. Hatsi said "I started in 1997 as a small business. I have been listening to everything that the Agriculture Directorate at ONMA has been telling me and any advise they give me, I listen"

He advised the youth to seek knowledge from experts to ensure that they do the right things.

He also noted that the award came to him as a surprise adding that it is hardwork that has gotten him that far.

Mr. Hatsi said "I want to thank everyone who took part in making me a best farmer. God bless everyone" he concluded.

Below is a video and pictures:

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith