Ghanaian Farmer Cries Out As Fire Destroys Vast Farm Produce: "I Can't Pay Back My Loan"

• A Ghanaian farmer has lamented his loss after a devastating fire destroyed his vast farm produce
• He expressed worry over his inability to pay back a loan he secured as an investment in his business
• Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, as many were heartbroken while others sympathised with him

A peasant farmer in Ocherepe, a community within the Kpandai District of Ghana's Northern Region, is grappling with the loss of his entire yam harvest to a mysterious fire.

Sampson Nakuwu, who had invested GH₵7,000 into cultivating yams to support his family, is now left in despair and appealing for assistance.

Speaking about the incident, Nakuwu opened up about the scale of his loss. He noted that he harvested about 1,400 tubers of yam and 5,000 yam sets, which he planned to use for farming this year, but the fire destroyed everything.

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The unexpected fire consumed the fruits of his labour, leaving him unable to repay the loan he had taken to finance the farming venture.

For Nakuwu, the tragedy has come as a major setback, not just financially but also emotionally. As the sole breadwinner for his family of seven, the destruction has left his household in a precarious position.

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Netizens sympathise with Ghanaian farmer

Netizens who saw the post about the farmer losing his vast farm produce were heartbroken. Many expressed their sincere sympathy in the comments section, while others entreated the government to implement measures to cushion farmers in such disasters.

@MananManan32 wrote:

"As a nation we’ve failed our farmers who play a key role in the stability of this nation. Apart from the Ghc7k, the amount of energy and resources that he has poured into this farm is huge. It’s sad that our gov ministry don’t have safety net for our farmers during such incidents."

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@Grafpixel1 wrote:

"It's really a tragic. So sorry for his loss."

@Onas_foods wrote:

"So the wise-saying that says: if the yam get burnt we’ll eat it is not true."

@RichardOwusuB12 wrote:

"Wei de3 obj nkas3 futuo nhye na y3ndi ne dwo."

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Meanwhile, many farmers have described farming as a lucrative venture. A Ghanaian onion farmer who opened up about his business said he earns a lot from his farm.

In a video, he noted that with a capital of GH¢10,000, he could make between GH¢70,000 and GH¢80,000 in three months. His comments got many people who reacted on social media interested in the venture.

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In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian lecturer had grown a big poultry farm. Prof Kwame Gyan noted that he makes much from his farm despite investing much money.

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He noted, however, that he encountered various life challenges, including resistance from the previous Ghanaian government.

Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section, but many congratulated the young man for his achievement.

Source: YEN.com.gh