The Ghana National Association of Cattle Farmers (GNACAF) has pledged their commitment to support government and the security agencies to bring lasting solution to the trans-human conflicts between nomadic Fulani herdsmen and crop farmers in Ghana. <\/p>\n
The Association noted that, the protracted conflict between some nomadic herdsmen and crop farmers in the country has led to lose of lives and property and hence concerted efforts needed to end the trend. <\/p>\n
Speaking at a Regional and District representatives members GNACAF in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, National Chairman of GNACAF, Imam Hanafi Sonde said, they are working assiduously with the Ghana Cattle Ranching committee (GCRC) to resolve the trans human conflicts in Ghana. <\/p>\n
In recent times there have been many conflicts between the herdsmen and the crop farmers in some communities of the country that has led to lose of lives and property. These situations create instability; undermine peace and also a threat to food security in Ghana. <\/p>\n
GNACAF will continue to work and collaborate with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Security agencies, Ghana Ranching Committee (GCRC), Municipal and District assemblies, Traditional councils and other relevant bodies to bring lasting solution to the unfortunate trend. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mr. Sonde hinted that, his outfit was in the process of sensitizing cattle farmers to adopt modern technology of cattle grazing in Ghana. <\/p>\n
He urged government to support the cattle sector development to significantly contribute to the economic development of the country. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The members in the Upper East Region were given certificates and identification cards of membership. <\/p>\n
The meeting was aimed at reviewing the organization and adopts new strategies to enhance its structures and activities in the region. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
By: Frederick Awuni\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana <\/p>\n
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