Olam Agri donates GH¢100,000 to Ghana’s National Farmers’ Day

Olam Agri Ghana has donated GH¢100,000 to support the organization of the 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration. The event is scheduled to take place on December 4, 2026, in Sunyani, located in the Bono Region.

Dr. Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, received the donation and expressed appreciation for the corporate contribution. He noted that the 2026 celebration is significant due to recent challenges faced by farmers. The Minister highlighted government efforts through the Feed Ghana Programme to increase domestic production and food security, adding that the 2026 Overall National Best Farmer will receive GH¢1.2 million, a pickup vehicle, a tractor, and an agricultural study trip to Italy.

Baibhav Biswas, Country Head of Olam Agri Ghana, stated that the company views supporting the celebration as a privilege, recognizing farmers as essential to Ghana’s economic development and food security. Olam Agri has operated in Ghana for approximately 35 years, working across sectors such as cocoa, cashew, rice, and various agro-processing industries.