To effectively empower farmers in the nation, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to provide them with credit facilities once he becomes president.
Dr. Bawumia emphasized the crucial role agriculture plays in national development, thus making it a primary focus of his leadership.
The NPP flagbearer mentioned that the government is currently collecting data on farmers, which is nearly complete. His administration will use this data to identify genuine farmers and offer them credit facilities.
As part of his engagement with farmers, Dr. Bawumia also stated that his government will revamp the cocoa spraying program, which is currently in decline.
He reiterated his commitment to mechanized farming by establishing mechanization centers and providing farmers with access to hire farming equipment for their operations.
The Vice President, expressing the NPP’s commitment to the well-being of farmers, stated that the NPP government will soon finalize the farmers’ database. This completion will also enable the government to implement a pension scheme for cocoa farmers.
Some cocoa farmers, after requesting a further increase in cocoa prices, asked Dr. Bawumia to certify the chemicals they use for farming since many of them are harmful to their crops.
During his two-day familiarization tour in the Ashanti region, Dr. Bawumia met with farmers and traditional practitioners, outlining his vision for the sector and allowing them the opportunity to ask questions and share their views.