Chi-Gaba and WeComm Agri-Media and Consultancy Limited, an out-grower farmer support scheme, has successfully launched this year’s Nserewa rice production project at Weta, a town in the Keta Municipality.
The launch, which brought together hundreds of farmers and stakeholders in the rice value chain served as a preparatory ground to equip the farmers for the upcoming major season of rice, and officially implement the Chi-Gaba out-grower support for rice farmers in the region.
Addressing the farmers and stakeholders at the launch, the Project Lead for the Chi-Gaba rice project, Mr. Eugene Zorri, stated that the project will help the farmers through the full cycle of production and will also translate into better yields and returns at the end of the season.
“We are going to give all participating farmers their total input needs for this season to ensure you continue your production activities. We are giving you seeds, fertilizer, crop protection, mechanization support, technical support as well as other things that may come up. We are doing this as part of our continuous support to the industry and you, and we know at the end of the season, you get better yields and better results,” he said.
Also speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Newage Agric Solutions, William Kotey, urged the farmers to stay committed to the right agriculture practices to ensure that Ghana’s quest to become a sufficient rice producer is achieved.
“We all know what is happening in the world right now. Fertilizer prices have gone up, seed prices have gone up and the other inputs have gone up. We, as Newage, have been unrelenting in supporting farmers and growing Ghana’s agric industry. I want to urge all of you to use the inputs well, employ the right agronomic practices with the technical officers on the ground so that we can make Ghana food sufficient,” he explained.
The Ketu North Municipal Director of Agriculture, Lovelace Kudoto, called for more collaboration and support for farmers to drive national development.
He said, “Agriculture is a collaborative endeavour. When funders, input suppliers, and farmers work together, the benefits are immense. I want to urge banks, investors, and the general public to see agric as a viable industry that will drive national development and interest.”
“Farmers should stay committed to the right agriculture practices to ensure that Ghana’s quest to become a sufficient rice producer is achieved”
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