President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians, particularly those in formal employment, to embrace agriculture as a supplementary source of income, emphasizing that farming is not limited to rural communities or full-time farmers.
Speaking at the 41st National Farmers’ Day Celebration in Ho on Friday, December 5, President Mahama challenged the perception that agriculture is only for “village folks,” describing it as outdated and restrictive.
He noted that professionals such as teachers, civil servants, and private sector workers can successfully combine their regular jobs with farming.
“Agriculture isn’t only for the village folks,” he said. “You can work and still be a farmer. Teachers and civil servants can go to work and have farms, and the money from the farm can supplement their incomes.”
The President highlighted that adopting farming as a secondary enterprise can improve household finances, enhance national food security, and reduce Ghana’s reliance on food imports.
He also encouraged the use of modern farming technologies, irrigation systems, and improved seedlings to help part-time farmers maintain productivity without needing to be on their farms daily.
President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment that makes agriculture more attractive and profitable for all categories of workers.
