The National Best Youth Farmer of Ghana, Mr Gustav Owiredu has called on farmers at Anum Apapam in the Ayensuano district in the Eastern region and its adjoining communities, to be wary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said the pandemic was real and has no respect for anyone so they should disabuse their minds from claims that the corona virus does not exist.
He made the call while sensitizing selected farmers at Anum Apapam on precautionary measures to avoid the spread of the virus.
He told farmers that the pandemic was having devastating effects on countries globally, which have brought anguish moments for governments and families.
Mr Owiredu who was adjudged the best youth farmer in Tamale in the Northern region, said farmers played important roles in the development of every country hence their health concerns must be taken seriously by all stakeholders.
He urged the farmers to educate their colleagues on the need to abide by the protocols against the spread of the coronavirus.
He mentioned some of the protocols as washing of hands with soap under running water, social distancing, avoiding handshakes and the use of hand sanitizers.
Distributing hand sanitisers to the farmers, Mr Owiredu advised traders at the Anum Apapam market to practice the social distancing protocols in order to contain the pandemic.
He encouraged them to adopt technology and value addition in their daily farming practices to prevent post-harvest loses.
By: Austin Ofori Addo/ritefmonline.org
