Veep orders a 1,000-ton warehouse in Asaam

General news for Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Source: GNA

2020-10-13

The New Patriotic Party (PNP) government is committed to introducing measures to improve the agricultural sector and ensure food security while improving the lives of farmers, said Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
In line with that, he said, the government will continue to provide necessary agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers and extension services, and reduce post-harvest losses.

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia gave the guarantee when he commissioned a 1,000-ton warehouse in Asaam, near Mampong in the Ashanti region on Monday.
The Asaam warehouse is one of 80 warehouses being built across the country under the One-District One-Warehouse program, to complement the Planting for Food and Jobs initiative.

The warehouse is designed to store the abundant food produced during the prime season and reduce post-harvest losses.

It is also intended to support agricultural product processing factories established under the One-District One-Factory initiative.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Vice President Bawumia highlighted the government’s determination to support the agricultural sector.

“Our record of innovation since taking office in 2017 is there for all to see. We have introduced flagship programs like Plantation for Food and Employment. We have ensured regular supply of inputs like fertilizers and seeds to farmers. Improved prices for their job.

“This warehouse, and others like it across the country, will ensure that your hard work and sweat doesn’t go to waste. Excess food will be stored here for use in the lean season.

“We will continue to implement programs that will make agriculture attractive to youth and diversify the agricultural value chain,” said Dr. Bawumia.