Stakeholders in the agriculture sector converged on Jei River Farms at Kasoa in the Central Region for the second edition of Demeter Ghana Limited’s Farm Field Day.
Smallholder and commercial farmers, distributors, retailers, industry partners and officials from the Directorate of Crop Services, Ministry of Food and Agriculture participated in the event which had become a key platform for knowledge-sharing, innovation showcase, and hands-on training within the agricultural sector.
It provided a collaborative space for participants to exchange ideas, learn about modern farming technologies and witness firsthand how science-backed agricultural solutions could boost productivity and profitability.
Activities
Participants were taken on a guided tour of the trial farm, beginning with the specialised nursery, where young crops are carefully nurtured under optimal conditions to ensure strong early-stage growth.
The tour then moved to the field demonstration plots, where visitors could see the visible difference made by Demeter Ghana’s products, ranging from BM 270 maize seeds, known for their resilience and high yields, to soil health enhancers that improve nutrient availability and water retention, and crop protection solutions designed to safeguard plants from pests and diseases.
Farmers had the opportunity to observe not just the theory but the real-world performance of these solutions under actual farm conditions.
Many participants engaged in discussions on best planting techniques, fertiliser application timing, and disease prevention strategies, ensuring they left with practical knowledge they could apply directly to their own farms.
Throughout the day, DGL’s technical team conducted live demonstrations of improved seed varieties, advanced soil conditioning techniques and integrated pest management practices.
The Director of the company which specialises in the supply of high-quality agricultural inputs and services, Bartie Stagg, explained that the event underscored the company’s role as a trusted partner in driving Ghana’s agricultural transformation, one well-trained, well-equipped farmer at a time.
“We believe agricultural transformation happens in the field, side by side with farmers.
“Our trial farm is a living laboratory where we test, refine and showcase practices that can make a real difference in farmers’ livelihoods,” he added.