Semenhyia L & D Farms, owned by Federick Benneh Frimpong, faces an uncertain future as a traditional decree bars its inhabitants from rearing goats, prompting a potential shutdown.
Fred, the owner, revealed that Berekum’s traditional rulers have given him a mere two weeks to evacuate his goats from the town.
Semanhyia L & D Farms is not only home to goats from Ghana, South Africa, and beyond, but also a learning institute, a school, a hay farm, and a goat feed processing factory, are at risk.
Addressing the media on the farm, Fred expressed his shock, having moved from the United States to start this GHS 5 million venture. He lamented that goats have been an integral part of the town’s fabric for as long as he can remember, making the decree unexpected.
“Most investments, including our infrastructure and hay farm, cannot be moved. You can’t relocate goats without proper feeding,” he added.
He also added that petitions and attempts to get the Berekum Traditional Council to extend their deadline, and seeking government intervention have all proved futile.
However, individuals from Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and beyond, following the farm on social media, have rallied to support Semenhyia Farms, offering their lands and resources to aid the relocation process.
Fred expressed not only shock but also sadness for the message it sends to foreign investors eyeing agriculture in Ghana. Semenhyia Farms, part of the “Farming in Africa” project, has been an advocacy tool, attracting foreign investment in Ghana’s agricultural sector.
In a final note, Fred affirmed his commitment to tradition, announcing his decision to obey and evacuate his goats from the farm as instructed.
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