Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, a 70-year-old from the Sekyere Central district of the Ashanti Region has been adjudged the 2024 national best farmer.
Nana Owusu whose farming journey began 50 years ago owns the North American farms with 168 workers cultivating diverse crops including cocoa and cashew.
He received one million Ghana cedis as part of his reward.
In his acceptance speech, during the Farmers Day celebration on November 8, the National Best Farmer called for increased efforts towards food security.
The Farmers Day Celebration took place concurrently across the country, recognizing farmers for their dedication and contribution to the economy.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and other dignitaries were present at the event.
—citinewsroom