The Hon. District Chief Executive of South Tongu District, Hon. Victoria Dzeklo, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, has distributed bags of fertiliser to farmer groups across the district. The support aims to boost agricultural productivity, improve crop yields, and ease the burden of input costs on local farmers.
The distribution exercise, which took place at the District Assembly premises in Sogakope, brought together executives of various farmer-based organisations, extension officers, and community leaders. Hundreds of bags of fertiliser were presented to groups engaged in cultivating maize, rice, vegetables, and other staple crops.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Dzeklo reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to making agriculture the backbone of the district’s economy. She noted that with the unpredictable rainfall patterns and rising cost of farm inputs, government and Assembly support has become more critical than ever.
“Farming is not just a livelihood; it is the foundation of food security in South Tongu,” she said. “This initiative is to ensure that our farmers have what they need to produce more, earn more, and feed more people. When our farms do well, our homes, markets, and entire district benefit.”
The fertiliser support forms part of broader efforts by the Assembly to promote sustainable agricultural practices and strengthen food security at the community level. According to the District Director of Agriculture, the inputs were targeted at organised farmer groups to encourage cooperative farming, proper application, and better record-keeping for future support programs.
He further encouraged beneficiaries to use the fertiliser judiciously and to take advantage of extension services available in the district. “We want to see higher yields this season, but more importantly, we want to see improved farming practices that protect our soil and water for the next generation,” he added.
Beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the DCE and the Assembly for the timely intervention. Many noted that the cost of fertiliser this year had been a major challenge, and the support would go a long way to help them expand their farms and increase output.
The Assembly, through the Department of Agriculture, will continue to monitor the use of the inputs and provide technical support to ensure maximum results. Plans are also underway to link supported groups to markets, storage facilities, and training on climate-smart agriculture.
This initiative reflects the vision of the current administration: to invest in people, prioritise agriculture, and build a resilient local economy where no farmer is left behind.
As the farming season progresses, the Assembly calls on all farmers to remain diligent, adopt best practices, and work together to make South Tongu a hub for food production in the Volta Region.
Our farms. Our food. Our future.
