Celebrated actor and politician, John Setor Dumelo, has launched a new initiative in the Guan district to support women and the youth in agriculture.
According to Mr Dumelo, who is also an accomplished farmer and philanthropist, the initiative will among other things provide free ginger seedlings to over 120 farmers to boost ginger production and sustain jobs for this farming season.
Ginger is one of the most consumed spices in Ghana and the development of ginger is seen as a move that will boost the agricultural economy of the Oti region.
Studies show that a daily dose of ginger may help you battle your “bad” cholesterol levels. Ginger is also loaded with antioxidants that prevent stress and damage to your body. This helps your body fight off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diseases of the lungs, whiles promoting healthy ageing.