Farmers in the Nkwanta South Municipality are expected to increase food output following the distribution of more than 1,000 bags of NPK fertilizer aimed at strengthening crop cultivation and improving yields across the area.
The fertilizer, provided through government intervention and spearheaded by the Member of Parliament (MP) and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), was shared among farmers in all 30 electoral areas of the municipality.
The support is intended to enhance the production of key food crops and help farmers respond to current challenges in accessing farm inputs.
Speaking in an interview with Adom news, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkwanta South, Geoffrey Kini, said the initiative was driven by the central role farming plays in the local economy and household livelihoods.
He noted that fertilizer has become scarce in recent times, and even when available, many farmers are unable to afford it.
According to him, the intervention is therefore both timely and essential, particularly as farmers prepare for the planting season and seek to maximize output.
The MP also stressed that the distribution process was designed to reach ordinary farmers directly, adding that past support efforts were not always publicly distributed in ways that ensured broad access and transparency.
He said the current approach was meant to promote fairness and ensure that the intended beneficiaries receive the assistance.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Joseph Awal Antwi, reinforced the importance of prioritizing support for farmers, citing that approximately 71 percent of the municipality’s population is engaged in farming.
He explained that improving farmers’ access to inputs is critical not only for household incomes but also for local food availability and market stability.
He further indicated that Nkwanta South is expected to benefit from the government’s Farmer Service Center initiative once it is rolled out, which is anticipated to improve access to agricultural services and inputs over time.
Beneficiary farmers welcomed the intervention, describing it as a significant boost that will help them expand cultivation and improve yields.
However, the farmers appealed for additional supplies, explaining that while the 1,000 bags will make a meaningful difference, it may not fully meet demand across the municipality.
They expressed hope that further support would be provided to sustain momentum and ensure increased production translates into improved food security.
