Wheatland Backs Women Farmers With GH¢100,000
Madam Edith Akosah Wheatland, 2023 National Best Female Farmer, donated GH¢100,000 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to support the 2026 award.
In Brief
- •Madam Edith Akosah Wheatland, 2023 National Best Female Farmer, donated GH¢100,000 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to support the 2026 award.
- •The donation is tied to the 42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration on December 4, 2026 in Sunyani, Bono Region.
- •The contribution underscores a broader push by Ghana’s government and partners to mobilise private investment through the AgriConnect Compact.
- •The Compact’s first phase (2026‑2030) estimates a financing need of US$3.5 billion, targeting key value chains such as cocoa, rice and poultry.
- •The donation highlights the need for women farmers to access finance, markets and technology to scale their businesses.
Why It Matters
Ghana’s agricultural sector is a key driver of the country’s economy, yet women farmers face significant barriers to credit, land and technology. By injecting capital into the National Best Female Farmer award, Madam Wheatland signals that successful agribusinesses can reinvest in institutional support, potentially encouraging more private sector participation. This aligns with the AgriConnect Compact’s goal of reducing food imports and boosting domestic value‑added production, which could create jobs and strengthen food security.
Key Details
- Donation Amount
- GH¢100,000
- Award Recipient
- National Best Female Farmer 2023
- Event Date
- December 4, 2026
- Event Location
- Sunyani, Bono Region
- AgriConnect Compact Phase
- 2026‑2030
- Estimated Financing Need
- US$3.5 billion
Context & Background
In June 2026, Ghana and development partners launched the AgriConnect Compact, a framework aimed at mobilising investment across priority agricultural value chains and supporting the transition to commercially viable, value‑added businesses.
What To Watch
42nd National Farmers’ Day celebration on December 4, 2026 in Sunyani
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