Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on agricultural sector to make use of the emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, internet of things, etc, as they are now the way to go to make agriculture smart in conformity to the 4th Industrial Revolution and make it attractive to this new generation.
Addressing the gathering at the commissioning of the Siriboe Institute of Agribusiness and Skills Development, established by the 2022 National Best Farmer, Nana Yaw Siriboe at Juabeng, in Ashanti, Dr. Bawumia also indicated that, “the 700-seater capacity facility, with spaces for formal lectures, demonstrations and workshops, a creche for young mothers to enable them gain knowledge without sacrificing their maternal obligations, a cafeteria and practical demonstration farm was established with his prize money (Ghs 1m) for winning the 2022 Best Farmer Award, resources from his farm (Siriboe Farms) and his personal savings”.
The Siriboe Institute of Agribusiness and Skills Development is poised to become a transformative hub, changing the future of agriculture in Ghana and establishing an example for sustainable development in the 21st century.
Dr. Bawumia has lauded Nana Yaw Siriboe for such a remarkable initiative, which serves as a source of inspiration, and demonstrates how personal commitment and ingenuity can promote positive change in the agriculture industry.
