A workshop has been held for beekeepers in Upper Manya Krobo District in the Eastern Region to provide technical support to expand their production capacity.
The Upper Manya Krobo District Agric Officer-In-Charge of Extension, Edward Sawodji said the workshop was to update participants on new techniques in beekeeping.
Mr. Sawodji also encouraged women to take advantage of the picture for additional income.
He said women’s contribution in the cultural, political, and socio-economic advancement and shaping of every nation’s developmental agenda especially agriculture that contributes more than fifty percent (50%) of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) cannot be overemphasized.
According to him, most often the society relegates Women behind because of stereotyping but it is high time they are deeply involved in all endeavors. He, therefore, called on women to let their voices be heard in decision-making processes and also get deeply involved in agricultural activities.
Touching on the formation of the association, Mr. Sawodji said it would be of immense benefit to both his office and the farmers because it would serve as one of the common platforms to easily get in touch with each other.
He said currently, there are only a few Agric Extension Officers dealing with over three thousand (3000) farmers in the district so the association when formed would help lessen the hustle of the Extension Officers in reaching the farmers.
Mr. Sawodji entreated the farmers to attach importance to the formation of the association to bring them under one umbrella as a recognized body for easy access to funding from anywhere.
An Agric Extension Officer at the District, Felix Larnor debunked the notion that farming is a form of punishment but rather a lucrative and perfect job for every household to go into.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
