The Ministry of Interior has announced that November 8 will not be a public holiday, despite being designated as this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration in Ghana.
In a circular signed by Interior Minister Henry Quartey, it was clarified that “Friday, 6th December 2024, which marks Farmers’ Day, remains a Statutory Public Holiday and will be observed as such throughout the country.”
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture explained that the date shift for the Farmers’ Day celebration is necessary to ensure adequate preparation for the upcoming general elections scheduled for Saturday, December 7.
This year’s Farmers’ Day marks the 40th edition of the event, themed “Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Food Security.” The theme highlights Ghana’s commitment to adopting agricultural practices that address the challenges posed by climate change.
Leading up to the celebration, the government and its partners will host a five-day National Agricultural Fair, Agrifest Ghana 2024, from November 4 to 8. Agrifest will showcase Ghana’s rich agricultural heritage and provide a platform for knowledge exchange and innovation, bringing together farmers and stakeholders from across the country.
During the National Farmers’ Day celebration, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will recognize exceptional farmers across 16 award categories, including the Overall National Best Farmer, National Best Livestock Farmer, National Best Female Farmer, and National Best Physically Challenged Farmer.
