In a joint effort, the European Union (EU), the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and the Government of Ghana have provided significant agricultural support to 12,600 smallholder farmers.
This support includes the delivery of 118,000 kg of maize seeds, 3,000 kg of sorghum foundation seeds, and 540 kg of millet foundation seeds.
The beneficiaries of this support are farmers located in several districts in the Northern Region of Ghana, including Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri, Central Gonja, North Gonja, Northeast Gonja, Bongo, and Kasena Nankana West.
This initiative is part of the EU Food Security Response project, funded by the EU and facilitated by FAO Ghana in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
In addition to the seeds, the project has also delivered 31,200 bags of 50 kg NPK fertilizer and 14,000 bags of 50 kg urea fertilizer to these farmers, preparing them for the 2024 planting season.
Atintono Joseph, a farmer in the Bongo District, said that the previous unavailability of adequate fertilizers and high-quality seeds had adversely affected crop yields.
“The fertilizers and seeds will now enable me to increase crop yields and ensure successful cultivation,” he said.
Arslen Bounemra, the FAO Representative in Ghana, expressed pride in collaborating with the Ministry of Agriculture and the European Union to deliver essential agricultural inputs to farmers in Northern Ghana. He said, “This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to enhancing food security and empowering local communities.”
The European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, highlighted the combined resources and expertise of the EU and FAO, in partnership with the Government of Ghana.
He said, “We are working to ensure that farmers have access to high-quality seeds and other vital inputs necessary for successful crop cultivation for the 2024 planting season. This initiative is part of our broader mission to empower smallholder farmers, improve food security, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.”
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