Over 40 acres of rice farm destroyed by flood

At least 40 acres of rice fields have been destroyed by a downpour at Etwereso in the Akyemansa district of the Eastern region.

Heavy downpour over the weekend caused flooding in several parts of the region with the worse hit being the Akyemansa district.

According to the farmers, the destruction of their farms has the potential to cause rice shortage.

Some of the farmers who spoke to Class FM explained that the rice have gotten to maturity stage and would have been harvested in a few days if not for the rains.

They said the development was frustrating as they need to pay back loans they acquired from banks in order to farm. They are calling on government and other agencies to intervene to help the deal with the situation.

 

Source: classfmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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