Two Italy trips lined up for best farmer and best poultry farmer awards

Pinned summary · as of 07:05

Winners of two top categories at the 2026 National Farmers' Day celebration will travel to Italy, courtesy of private sponsors. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) said Mehak Company Limited backs the prize for the overall best farmer, while Covenant Farms backs the one for the best poultry farmer.

What we know

• The agriculture ministry says the overall national best farmer of 2026 will get a week-long, fully paid study and leisure visit to Italy, and may bring a spouse or partner; Mehak Company Limited is paying.
• Covenant Farms is sponsoring a seven-day technical and benchmarking visit to Italy for the national best poultry farmer, centred on modern poultry methods and sustainable, innovative systems, according to the ministry.
• The ministry says the overall winner's programme will introduce European farm technology, sustainable value chains and processing innovations.
• MoFA described the packages as a way to expose farmers to up-to-date technology, processing methods and smart farming practices, in line with the government's agricultural modernisation goals.
• The ministry said talks with the Italian Embassy on the winners' travel are complete, and it thanked both companies for backing agriculture and the celebration.

Why it matters for Ghana

Farmers in Ghana, including poultry producers, get a concrete reward for excellence in the annual national awards, together with exposure to equipment and processing methods used in Europe. Private companies are taking a visible role in backing the sector, which may draw more entrants to the national competition. What the winners learn will be of interest to farming communities and poultry businesses if it is shared at home.