Government has announced that Friday, 2nd December, 2022 which marks Farmers’ Day is a Statutory Public holiday.

“The general public is hereby reminded that Friday, December 2, 2022, which marks Farmers’ Day, is a Statutory Public holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country,” the Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery said in a press statement.

The official Ghana Farmer’s Day falls on the first Friday in December. Farmer’s Day celebrates the country’s farmers and fishermen.

The agricultural industry contributes at least 20% to 30% of revenue to the country’s socio-economic fronts. The import and export business generates an income for many households, and allows the economic industry to thrive. However, issues, such as climate change, have had a negative impact on the industry.

The agricultural industry faced similar challenges during the early 1980s but fought hard to grow it, which led to the observance of Ghana Farmer’s Day. It’s a day to recognize and award the hard work of farmers and fishermen.