Business News of Saturday, 2 February 2019Source: Ghananewsagency.orgPlanting for Food and Jobs is our lifeline – FarmersSome farmers on their farmsFarmers from the western part of the Kasena-Nankana West District in the Upper East Region have described the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) initiative by government as a lifeline to their livelihood. Mr Justine Akiati Adiali a livestock farmer from the Asonia community said the PFJ had come to stay and that they as traditional community-based farmers would ensure its sustainability, and commended government for introducing the Rearing for Food and Jobs. He said that would complement the PFJ and create more jobs for the youth in his community since most of them would emulate his livestock farming activities. Mr Gerard Ataogye District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area, said government was committed to improving on the quality of livelihoods of the people through such a basic and vital strategy. He called on the people to assist the assembly to focus on the development of the area, especially on health, education and improve on agricultural activities to sustain the food security in the district.

Source: GhanaWeb February 02, 2019 15:45 UTC