Nana Owusu Gyare II has called on farmers to adopt modern technology in agricultural practices to combat the adverse effects of climate change. He made this appeal during the annual yam festival celebration at his new Palace in Sisrease, the Traditional seat of the Techiman Akwamu people.<\/p>\n
The Techiman Akwamu community is known for being the last to celebrate the yam festival each year, marking the end of a period of harvest and thanksgiving. This year\u2019s festival was a significant event, reflecting on both tradition and the future of farming in the region.<\/p>\n
In his address, Nana Owusu Gyare II emphasised the complexity involved in yam cultivation, highlighting that it consists of multiple farming practices before the harvesting period. \u201cThe cultivation of yams is not just about planting and harvesting; it involves careful attention to several farming activities throughout the season,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
He also drew attention to the purposeful design by the ancestors, referred to as Nananom, who established a specific time each year to eat fresh yams. This tradition carries more than cultural significance\u2014it plays a strategic role in managing both old and new yams for effective marketing. The timing helps maintain the value and freshness of yam crops, ensuring that farmers can optimise their sales and sustain economic benefits.<\/p>\n