‼️UPDATE ‼️ This Is Why Semanhyia Farms Is No More | Losing Over 5 Million Investment Farms To Taboo 

I will swallow my anger, but the question is WHERE IS THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE?

I am a 28-year-old dude pursuing a master's degree in Biology in Canada. I found inspiration to start a livestock farm in Ghana when I watched Fred's first RU-vid video. The sudden shutdown has been disheartening for me because I had planned to rely on him for exotic goats from South Africa, his pallet machines, Brachiaria grass, alfalfa grass etc and to seek more knowledge of him it hurt but i encourage him not to give up because we are learning a lot from him.

I beg you Fred please don't give up its hard for now but it will be history one of the day,we need you in Farming

This is heartbreaking and unbelieving. My only point with the whole situation is that Fred's mother belongs to that community and as our traditions and customs require we don't offend our maternal part of our family, also most cultures of that part of Ghana are matrimonial lineage oriented . My advise to you Fred is simple: do not move your animals, make sure they are safe in the fence, that is your propriety, you bought it not a donation, continue the negotiation with them, go to court to have an injunction. Do not batch on them. You can not invest over $400,000 over these years for a so called queen mother comes to tell nonsensical pronouncements of what to do or not. This woman doesn't want to see your mom to be a proud mother of a proud son you are. Only in Ghana you see and hear this kind of stupidity, Don't give up to this jealousy, conspiracy and organized crime against you. They just want your mom be subordinate to them, come every morning sweep their yard. This 21st century and African youth entrepreneurs need to have space to compete with others around the world.

Hmmmm ghana. If this project was owned by a foreigner. Nobody could say a word. But the black man hate to see his brother succeed. It is well my brother. Now I am thinking twice bcos I had the same plan.

So no one go interview the village elders. Let’s hear both sides

Disruption always follows intention … this man has inspired so many Africans … I’m in South Africa and have learnt a lot about farming from this man … God will find a way to… don’t go back to America you must keep pushin and changing lives 🫡… I believe it will all work out for you

Something like this can make a grown man cry,...such a shame...but this is just a bump in the road of life...Fred, do NOT give up...I hope to meet you one day.

Don't give up Victory is your God bless 🙏 🙌 ✨️

Let's help Semanhyia Farms, together we are stronger and we will overcome jealousy and envy. Africa rise!!!

Ghana is a funny countries. Not a day in my life did i ever think such a thing would happen to this man.

THAT CHIEF SHOULD GIVE YOU BACK YOUR MONEY WITH INTEREST

🤔🤔 It seems jealousy is the motive

Well our people want to go to our ancestor's traditions. This will take as back to the 17th century. Food for thought...Africa

Watching from the UK, investing in Africa is suicidal.

After they start saying “the youths are lazy” this is big shame to these greedy politicians

Sad. So sorry. But seriously, it is 2024, how are livestock even a taboo? Can the community leaders rethink this decision, it is brutal to do this to such a hardworking promising farm.

Just watch the queen mother come setup her own gig on your farm after you leave.

Wickedness

Wtf😮??!!!! This will never have happened to a foriegner especially a white!!!! Ghanaaaaaa😢

This is fucking disturbing. You could go into other ventures without goats . And then you have the goats solely where they are allowed. You are the hope that gives me faith to even articulate my thoughts on farming. Stay blessed Brov.I will meet you soon around Christmas God willing.

Keep your head up. When one door is closed,many more are opened.

I am so happy that the whole Ghana has seen Mr Fred’s efforts in curbing unemployment in GH .Since Bono Regional minister has been there I am very sure that Semanhyia farm will never go down but there will be a great change to maintain the farm .

Ghana 🇬🇭 is teaching we the Diasporas lessons I was at Fred’s place in Berekum it’s a sad news but it is a lesson for we all

Tears are in eyes My heart is heavy but we fall to rise the Lord will guide u my dear I am a dieheart fam and I have learnt a lot from u

What? That's crazy why didn't they tell him earlier 🤦

Wicked people

Good morning Enyo, Is there an update please? Lots of people will want to invest in Fred and his business. He is a man of dedication and integrity. I hope he moved his animals somewhere else and perhaps use this infrastructure for ducks, guinea fowl and chickens. My first thought was someone is envious and wanted to grab his business.

I’m a keen follower from London, really sorry to see your farm end this way. My shock is how in the 21st century people in Ghana still would listen to chiefs and clan leaders who believe in demon spirits dictates. I hope the demons won’t one day tell them they don’t want humans in the village 😂😂😂 You should resist this evil in the land and fight back this wickedness. The new generation should never accept this level of stupidity. Best wishes to you Fred, I hope you don’t give up the vision.

The government should step in

What about going to court to hear what the constitution says about situations like this. Constitution is the law of the land.

If the queen mother make mistake I will personally take her to court

How about going to Court

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Look for new location and ask for their traditions, there are more places there is a proverb that if one door closes another open with more opportunities

People should ask for terms and conditions of the custodians of the land.

I pray your pregnant goats will ride out the stress of moving. I feel your stress, may God strengthen you

Fred this is very sad but if things happen like this, I know that God is going to raise higher than this and it will come to pass .

Sad one 😢

We are wondering what the plan is now? We have seen Fred's videos but havent heard what the next steps are.

I can't believe they still want him to leave in two weeks despite seeing the amount of work and resources he put into his farm. If that's not evil then I don't know what else to call it. For a people to adhere to such beliefs in 2024 only tells me they are content with remaining stagnant.

All me I see is jealousy and conspiration ( This small boy is becoming too big let stop his progress) Some stupid foolish African mentality Fred don't give up stay ferm strong take them to court I believe you and your team will come out stronger 💪💪💪💪 💪💪💪

A whole queen mother and she makes decisions like this.....😢

1. This is a shake down to force payment from Fred. They see him making money. Or 2. This is a genuine cultural bias against goats.

What is this? Fred should sue the queen mother! He bought the land afterall, who is she to dictate what should happen on the land? How does this even make sense? This is unacceptable!

Jealousy and ignorance can cost you your livelihood ++++++++

I am interested in the backstory of the y walking stick

Very sad. Sorry, bro. Hmmmm, similar thing happened to me in 2022. I was not asked to leave but all my picks died within 1 night. Autopsy could not tell exactly what happened to them. Until........ and I had to leave. It's really painful but bro take heart. All is not lost. Get a new place for the goats. Please don't give up. You inspired me to start livestock farming. I had to start all over again but things are looking promising now. God will be with you.

Seriously I’m discouraged in farming in Africa specifically Ghana I don’t want to invest and loose my money at the end because of some of these fears of unknown.

Do Ghana really want to feed it self and cut down on poultry imports? This is very absurd

The guy have to send the matter to Asantehene

Its very sad to see us kill our own. What is actually wrong with us as Africans. Enyonam, please if possible, we need to let the Agric Minister and the President see this and intervene. We should not Semanhyia go down the drain, the investment is huge. This is would lead to a huge set back in getting the Youth to venture into farming. I wish another well meaning Chief would come to the aid of Semanhyia Farms and take them in. I'm being passionate about this because I'm also exploring on investing in Agri. hmmmmmm

He must escalate this to the government or mp of the constituency... He will move but cant be done in the two weeks... He should be given ample time... Yrs tradition and taboo but can't be given such short notice..

This is very sad unfortunately 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

Why is A D B quiet about this issue? Can we trust them?

What a loss. Praying for the best. Maybe he can bring cows or sheep there. Are sheep also banned ? Bcuz he won't need different infrastructure with sheep

Where is the minister of agriculture the minister is bigger than the chief ...... these people have different intentions cus the chief cannot say he did not no about such investmenst

How about the school you built?

@theghanaianfarmer, It is only fair to get the other side of the story. Personally I don't want to draw conclusions but what a culture people are taking with them into this modern era!

Please go to the north where goats live with their owners and we have no tarboo about it I think they are using it as a way for their agenda see you bought the land and made it to produce someone is after your land please go to the northern part of Ghana you will be free to do your business

Seriously it's not worth it. I tried farming and the disappointments are unbearable. Every chain of it is a cheat!!!!

Sorry my Brother. Maybe bring animals allowed so you use the investment you have made till you harvest.

How can this not make you angry

I still don't understand what is it that he's being accused of and why is he being asked to leave what is this taboo that the Chiefs and Queens and Kings want this young man to uproot his investment what is the taboo what did he do

This is surprising. Do the people in that community consume goat meat?

Wickedness, can you imagine. You see the ordeal ,they put this young man through. Very painful.

Please move to Liberia fred trust me you will not face this problem with queen mother problem.

So don't they eat meat in that community ? In fact Ghana must rise from this primitive and envious mentality. What a shame to that community.

Where is the president

What is the meaning of this nonsense? African traditional leadership is not there to destroy their communities but protect and make them prosper. Fred my advise to you is to keep negotiating with them. File a case in court to put a hold on their evacuation order. Make a strong case against them if they refuse reasoning and stick to their evacuation decision. You need to buy time. Get private security guards to secure your properties 24/7. These are your properties. You have any right to stay there as long as you want. Fight, dont play their game. Where were they when you were investing? The slaughtering in July was to set you up. It was a trap! If there have been a breach in traditional rules, how come they have not noticed it on day 1? Do they need 5 years to realize that? Their rationals dont hold. This is an arbitrary decision that is highly driven by jealousy. Don't leave! Stay and defend your properties and investment. Fight, fight, fight in the legal way! You seemed to back down. Do not!

I feel sorry for my Africa.

This is why as an experienced business person, I would never build or do business on lease land.

JEALOUSY!!! YOU RUN TO GET EMERGENCY COURT ORDER THAT WILL MAKE THEM GIVE YOU MORE TIME TO MOVE!!!

By his name and / or facial looks Fred’s father ,mother or grandfather is/was one of the prominent figures in Berekum . This goat taboo has been there for many years. He may have known or been told about it. Inspite of this it is about time that the Elders take a second look at this tradition since we are in the computer age.We should put some dynamism into our way of life for development. There are reasons for every tradition,laws or rules in every society . Therefore those who are quick to insinuate,insult and degrade the Elders should take a moment to consider the other side of the coin.The community is rural and the people do small scale farming. Come to consider unguarded goats,sheep,cows and other animals roam and mow down peasant and backyard farms. These farmer concerns have led to killings,wars and misunderstandings in some communities. These issues might have led to some of these laws and taboos .Of course there is the spiritual aspect too. That is not to say that Fred’s commercial farm falls foul of same. I therefore recommend that all parties take a careful look at all issues involved so that the necessary changes can be made for the benefit of the entire community. But for God’s sake let’s avoid the insults and misplaced judgments. Berekum is a very peaceful area all these years,let’s keep it as such.

These chiefs have chopped that money and wanted another money from a different client and because of that they are blaming it on taboos. The time they were taking his money didn’t they asked about what he gonna used the land for🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️ Bunch of nonsense these days in Gh

This taboo thing isn't helping? If something was to happen for rearing goats in the community why hasn't it happen in this long while he is being there? You own the land and the animals,why has he lost 5 million cedis?

Fred has nothing to loose. Jealousy will kill most blackmen.

It sounds like someone wants that land for something else, and these so-called "taboos" are a means to get this farmer out fast. A foreign investor perhaps, or jealousy and envy from not-so-successful neighbors. There are Black American who go on about wanting to move to Africa for a variety of reasons, but they have no idea what they will face in dealing with local taboos and traditions.

Do not go to Berekum to invest for any reason fullstop. Stupid royals and foolish tradition. Sinase is cursed .

Educate your views to follows laws and rules of the land. You can farm pigs in the North, we are our own devils. It’s a set back but not the end! Keep doing what you do and let ppl know what you are going to do, so you don’t invest your money to lose it in the end. At the end you knew your own law and you decided to go beyond what was allowed in your own town.

If Fred was sending at one goat to the elders of town they would have overlooked. The Chief waited for 5years but you were not sending him free goat on Christmas

did he asked before ?

Let's donate to him. Please and please, he us going through alot

Stupid customs , silly traditions

I thought the govt helped

But how n were the Hell does a traditional village chief get the powers to tell someone what animals they can or can't raise on their private property that they paid 4? Makes no damn sense'. If at all anything, they're supposed to compensate you to move the animals together with the money you've invested over the 5 yrs. They can't just wake up from the wrong side of their beds n give you 2 wks to evaluate investments which have taken you 5 yrs. The Ghanaian govt needs 2 get off its ass n do smthg to protect its investors from these predatory traditional leaders!! ! Otherwise, this whole thing sounds like one big joke!! No disrespect, but how does the govt allow such nonsensical n antiquated traditions 2 prevail in the 21st century?

Fred they've come against you, using Queen Mother verdict. This is Spiritual & Physical. Therefore you arise against them Spiritually, with your Jesus. All things are possible IJN. Divine Idea, Connection, Provision etc. will reach you. Prayer with Faith move Mountains. We call on Jesus People are praying against this wickedness on your behalf.

What makes rearing goats a taboo? Some of these cultures are abhorrent and incompatible with modern society. Government needs to stand up for the economic rights of all Ghanaians. This is outright injustice.

America is watching, and this is the nightmare we discuss as farmers on WHY we shouldn't take the risk. Investing in Africa can be a true gamble, like casino betting, I am so sorry this has happen.

Situations like this is why the African diaspora is hesitant to invest to help the next generation.

Stop comparing yourself to other lands! They are not the standards! Follow your laws and your rules! He knew the laws and the rules from the land! It’s not news to him

So sad sir. Hoping you'll find another and better place for your goats