‼️UPDATE ‼️ This Is Why Semanhyia Farms Is No More | Losing Over 5 Million Investment Farms To Taboo
2024 ж. 8 Қаң.
10 399 Рет қаралды
Semanhyia Farms and Farming in Africa, a prominent livestock breeding facility in Berekum Senase in the Bono Region, is facing an unexpected setback as the traditional leaders of Berekum have ordered a closure of the GH¢5 million investment, citing a breach of a taboo not to rear goats in the Berekum area.
Semanhyia Farms has been operating in the area for the past five years and in addition to other breeds, it has a large stock of goats as part of its farming project in the area.
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I will swallow my anger, but the question is WHERE IS THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE?
So no one go interview the village elders. Let’s hear both sides
Ultimately the land is for them?
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.
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 KZhead 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.
Keep hoping Insha Allah you gonna make, this is just a obstacle I believe he Fred gonna survive this challenges
And you are Talking of Pan Africanism , When Cultures and Tribes in One Country do not Get Along. Go figure, You cannot Put the Cart before the Horse , Or is this Xenophobia?
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
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.
No true! And it’s not the end of him, it’s just relocation and a hassle, and plus the man knows the laws of the land!
@patrickkuffour what about all the moneybhebqmhaa already spent on structures and growing of the feed? It's not that easy
@@flavorsofthecontinent7195 never said it’s easy, nothing is. It’s his home town, he knew the laws and rules, he went over board thinking they will over look it like when he was a child and had a goat or two. Having 6 acres of land filled with goats that’s not suppose to be there is not the same as one or two. No one is going to over look it, we all know our laws but we refuse to obey and live by them We then turn around and say africa and taboo and this and that, every land has its rules and laws. There are certain things you can’t and not allowed to do in Ghana. If you do it and get caught are you going to say to the law and rules “look at how much money I’ve invested and put into this work”? Let’s take care of what is ours and obey our own rules and laws and let’s not compare ourselves, we are not them and they are not us. We’ve been on this planet before anyone, and we now trying to be like those that just got on this planet.
The law of the land!!! What do you mean? Law says that one cannot farm? The whole thing is that we blacks don’t like seeing fellow blacks succeed. If it is a white or Chinese, s/he will be celebrated and instooled as something something Hene. This the same Ghana lands that have been devastated by galamse, polluting environment, water bodies, and sacred forests in plain day light of the so called custodians: chiefs and Queen mothers but nothing is done. Black man is Black with dark stomach as we say in Éwé, Agbetō dôme yibō.
Ghana is a funny countries. Not a day in my life did i ever think such a thing would happen to this man.
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.
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
Well our people want to go to our ancestor's traditions. This will take as back to the 17th century. Food for thought...Africa
Don't give up Victory is your God bless 🙏 🙌 ✨️
THAT CHIEF SHOULD GIVE YOU BACK YOUR MONEY WITH INTEREST
🤔🤔 It seems jealousy is the motive
Watching from the UK, investing in Africa is suicidal.
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.
Of course, I believe that's the plan. Wicked people
@@dinhos2000 " BADMIND"
@@dinhos2000I was planning to come to Ghana to purchase land and invest in farming I won't say what kind of farming but this is so discouraging for those of us that have been invited to come to Ghana that's in the diaspora I feel like Ghana is really and truly "SCAMMING" Africans in the diasporate to come to Ghana invest money and then kick us to the curb between the land scamming the shutting down of the conference this past weekend the PAV conference I'm starting to connect the dots that there's ulterior motives when it comes to Africans in the diaspora coming to Ghana and I'm looking to other countries
Wicked queen and mother😮
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.
Let's help Semanhyia Farms, together we are stronger and we will overcome jealousy and envy. Africa rise!!!
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 🤦
Keep your head up. When one door is closed,many more are opened.
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.
After they start saying “the youths are lazy” this is big shame to these greedy politicians
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 .
People should ask for terms and conditions of the custodians of the land.
Wickedness
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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.
What about going to court to hear what the constitution says about situations like this. Constitution is the law of the land.
How about going to Court
If the queen mother make mistake I will personally take her to court
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
I pray your pregnant goats will ride out the stress of moving. I feel your stress, may God strengthen you
Wicked people
The queen mother you mean!
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
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 .
The government should step in
We are wondering what the plan is now? We have seen Fred's videos but havent heard what the next steps are.
Wtf😮??!!!! This will never have happened to a foriegner especially a white!!!! Ghanaaaaaa😢
Sad one 😢
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.
You just need to do your research about the cultures and taboos in your area.
@@princelanteynii7499 It’s very very sad my dear. I am also looking up to him but this situation has really discouraged me
@@princelanteynii7499 I'd advise you to learn from him and maybe source some things from him but to copy him completely? Finally the teacher and student will hate each other
Buy Your Land Not Leasing
@@AfricanUSA-th9ov definitely! Its the best way. However even if you buy you will still need to follow the customs of the area
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
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.
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!
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 💪💪💪💪 💪💪💪
I am interested in the backstory of the y walking stick
The guy have to send the matter to Asantehene
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.
They love the poverty that they keep their people in.
Do Ghana really want to feed it self and cut down on poultry imports? This is very absurd
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..
A whole queen mother and she makes decisions like this.....😢
Evill witch she is! Killing all the goats and putting people more in poverty! Karma will be her B
Why is A D B quiet about this issue? Can we trust them?
How about the school you built?
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
Jealousy and ignorance can cost you your livelihood ++++++++
This is why as an experienced business person, I would never build or do business on lease land.
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Sorry my Brother. Maybe bring animals allowed so you use the investment you have made till you harvest.
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.
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
No goats on the land. Nothing more.
This is very sad unfortunately 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
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!!!!
@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 move to Liberia fred trust me you will not face this problem with queen mother problem.
How can this not make you angry
This is surprising. Do the people in that community consume goat meat?
Ofcourse, the queen mother is evill. She wants only power /control after her husband died.
Wickedness, can you imagine. You see the ordeal ,they put this young man through. Very painful.
Where is the president
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
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.
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?
Let's donate to him. Please and please, he us going through alot
JEALOUSY!!! YOU RUN TO GET EMERGENCY COURT ORDER THAT WILL MAKE THEM GIVE YOU MORE TIME TO MOVE!!!
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!
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.
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 .
I feel sorry for my Africa.
Fred has nothing to loose. Jealousy will kill most blackmen.
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
Nonsense Bribery Enabling
@@AfricanUSA-th9ovbut doing that builds relationships and he would have been alerted in his first year
😮as his mother is from that community he's was already aware of everything. But clearly thought he could butt traditional rites. It sad and heartbreaking. 6 acres. Goodness . I hop it works out.
@AfricanUSA-th9ov we call it corporate responsibility. If you're ignorant. It doesn't matter what form it takes dummy
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.
Fred said he grew up in this community with goats everywhere and people were rearing goats. It is not that he didn't know. It seems the taboo is outlawed and now some people are reviving it coz of jealousy, probably.
Yes, pigs are not taboo in the North, so rearing them in the northern part is not prohibited. They are acting out of barbarism.
@@user-qh1lc3ns7o you can rear pigs in Muslim communities and around Muslims? On their land? Are you crazy or I’m the crazy one? The animal that they stay away from and don’t want around them or to touch they can rest them and you can tear them? Ok 👍🏾 go do it all of us will support you
@@user-qh1lc3ns7o and I just want to know who is acting out of barbarism? And can you define the word barbarism for me?
@@tembwetembwe6245 it has nothing to do with jealousy, what’s there to be jealous of? Sealing little change that no one will notice and taking all of your mothers savings is not the same. Having two goats as a child is not the same as a 6 acres filled with goats, why do we act as if we are some other ppl? Why do we ignore our own rules and laws and bitch complain and cry when the law catches up? The law was not outlawed, read what you said you fools just want to make up excuses “it seems” why guess and assume? He just thought what he did as a child and what they did as a child he can do as a grown up! Why don’t we like telling the truth? Why do we not speak the truth? Why do we act as if the rules of the land is not to be followed and to be compared with some pale ppls laws and rules? There are days we don’t go to the farm, there are times we don’t hunt! These are laws each citizen must follow, they are laws of the land, they are not import rules or laws! Laws and rules of the land are more important that an imported rule or law! The same with ideas and the food we eat! Stupid we have become!
did he asked before ?
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?
I thought the govt helped
Stupid customs , silly traditions
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.
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.
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.
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
I notice you are happy about this situation, people like you do not have any plans in your heard except sex
So sad sir. Hoping you'll find another and better place for your goats