YEAG Salutes Ghanaian Farmers on Farmers Day

The Yam Exporters Association of Ghana (YEAG) has extended warm congratulations to all hardworking farmers across the country as Ghana marks another Farmers Day celebration. The Association expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering dedication of farmers who continue to feed the nation and contribute massively to the country’s export sector.

According to YEAG, Ghanaian farmers carry a heavy load, yet their resilience and commitment to food production remain remarkable. Their efforts sustain major sectors of the economy by providing essential raw materials for industry and ensuring constant food availability.

YEAG noted that as an organization working closely with players across the yam value chain, it fully recognizes the sacrifices farmers make under challenging conditions. The Association praised farmers for their perseverance and constant support for Ghana’s food security and export growth.

While celebrating this important day, YEAG also highlighted a key challenge affecting the yam export industry, which is the increasing rate of spoilage of yam consignments shipped from Ghana. The Association explained that many exporters are facing significant losses due to high levels of rot at international ports, reduced shelf life and financial setbacks that have forced some exporters out of business.

YEAG believes that one of the major causes of this problem is the overuse and misuse of fertilizers, pesticides and weedicides during production. The chemicals, when applied wrongly, weaken the maturity and quality of the tubers and make them more vulnerable to rot during shipment.

Despite these challenges, YEAG emphasized that Ghanaian farmers remain the backbone of the national economy and deserve every form of recognition and support. The Association called them the heartbeat of the nation and celebrated their contribution to national development.

YEAG ended the message with a heartfelt “Ayekoo” to all farmers, acknowledging them as true heroes of Ghana.