About the farm

After working for Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Martin Kwaku Kumah adquired a farm at Anwomaso, not far from Domeabra. In 1998, he decided to relocate the farm in Domeabra, because he needed a more spacious field to expand his activities. Step by step, he started the construction of fishponds and developed new activities until leading a 20 acres farm, and employing an average of 15 workers.

Mr Kumah always tries to learn new skills, taking part in workshops in Ghana and abroad. The farm has been rewarded many times since its creation, particularly for its aquaculture activity.

Main trainings and awards:

1998 – Best Metropolis Farmer, Kumasi Metropolis

1999 – Best Regional Aquaculture Farmer, Ashanti Region

1999 – Participated in an international workshop on Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture in Accra, organized by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and IBSRAM

2002 – Best National Aquaculture Farmer, Ghana

2002 - Attended UN World's Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa. Martin was the only Ghanaian farmer sponsored to the summit by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). He presented two papers on Food Security and Water Management

2004 – Gold in aquaculture (first Atlantic Excellence Award from Manhyia Palace)

2004 - Proceeded on a study tour in Uganda and Thailand to specialize on induced spawning in aquaculture, sponsored by FAO