The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Techiman North, Peter Mensah, has distributed 20,000 improved cashew seedlings to 250 farmers in the district. This initiative aligns with the President’s rural development policy under the “Planting for Export and Industrialization” program.
During the distribution event, the DCE urged farmers to take the project seriously, emphasizing that it would benefit both them and the nation. He explained that cashew farming has been adopted as a key cash crop in Techiman North, which has the potential to significantly boost the local economy.
Farmers will receive the seedlings at no cost, along with technical support to maximize the project’s benefits. Mr. Mensah noted that technical estimates show that for every two acres of cashew planted, farmers could earn at least GH₵ 18,000 annually, which will increase their income and help reduce poverty in the area.
Mr. Paul Tolong, the District Director of Agriculture for Techiman North, explained that the crafted cashew seedlings are an improved variety compared to the local breed. These seedlings mature more quickly and are expected to yield better results, as they have been thoroughly tested and analyzed before being introduced.
Nana Kwasi Daniel, the chief of Atresu and the National Best Cashew Farmer of 2015, praised the government’s initiative. He highlighted that the project will greatly benefit farmers in the district and across the country, stressing that with the right seedlings and technical advice, farmers can achieve better yields, which the government has ensured through this program.
