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The Chamber of Agribusiness has suggested the creation of ‘Ghana Agriculture Emergency and Disaster Fund’ by government to support farmers and processors so they can undertake sustainable production and supply to ensure food security.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana (CAG), Mr Anthony Morrison, said such a fund would help the nation store enough food to augment any shortages in case of a disaster.
Giving an overview of the performance of the sector in 2020, during an interview on December 19, 2020, he said such a fund, would a long way to mitigate some of the financing challenges .
He noted that the sector was susceptible to natural and artificial disasters, and that COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on agricultural productivity.
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Farmers Day on 18th
December 16, 2020
ISLAMABAD: The second Pakistan Farmers Day, titled “Salam Kissan, Sarsabz Pakistan” will be celebrated on December 18 all over the country to recognise the massive contribution of farmers to the economy, employment and food security, a statement said on Tuesday.
Fatima Fertiliser is the moving force behind annual celebration of “Farmers Day” in an effort to help the farming community with higher crop yields and a better lifestyle.
The first Farmers Day was celebrated on the same date last year and was recognised by Prime Minister Imran Khan and the cabinet as a major contribution to farmers’ causes in Pakistan. Prime Minister tweet December 18th, 2019 read, “On Kissan Day I want to reiterate our commitment to facilitating our small farmers in increasing their yields, getting fair prices for their crops & improving market access. We are also ensuring their access to Sehat Health Cards & to educational scholarships through Ehsaas
Business bounces back after elections 14th Dec 2020 | Source: Graphic Online
Brisk business around the General Post Office in Accra.
With the elections over and a winner declared, most traders are now turning their focus to doing very good business as Christmas approaches.
The traffic is back and so are traders who are gradually taking over the streets to mount their wares in a bid to attract customers and patronage.
Also, the Christmas atmosphere is visible and is being felt as businesses and organisations are adorning their buildings with Christmas decorative accessories, while traders have also begun stocking up.
The streets in Accra and Kumasi were very quiet on election day which was also declared a holiday. With the Farmers Day holiday shifted from December 4 to December 6, especially for the general election, the situation remained the same two days after the elections.