Ghana Marks 41st National Farmers’ Day, Celebrates Outstanding Farmers and Fishers
Ghana is today marking the 41st National Farmers’ Day, celebrating the vital contributions of farmers and fishers whose work continues to anchor national food security, agro-industry, and rural livelihoods.
The 2025 edition, which opened on Monday, December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium, commenced with the launch of the National Agricultural Fair. The week-long exhibition has drawn thousands of participants, including farmers, agripreneurs, policymakers, investors, and exhibitors showcasing innovations, technologies, and partnerships shaping the country’s agricultural transformation agenda.
This year’s celebration is being held under the theme “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future,” reflecting the nation’s renewed focus on food self-sufficiency, improved resilience, and enhanced value chains.
At today’s national durbar, President John Dramani Mahama is expected to honour the 2025 national best farmers across multiple categories, including crop cultivation, livestock, fisheries, processing, and agribusiness. Special awards will also be presented to individuals and institutions demonstrating exceptional productivity, innovation, sustainability practices, and community-level impact.
Beyond the national event, regional and district ceremonies are taking place across the country, where outstanding farmers will be recognised for their role in strengthening local food systems and supporting Ghana’s broader economic development.
Instituted in 1985, Farmers’ Day has evolved into a flagship platform for acknowledging the central role of agriculture in Ghana’s growth, with farmers and fishers consistently recognised as key drivers of national stability and socio-economic progress.
