The German Cooperation, through its Invest for Jobs programme, has joined forces with Nestlé Ghana and Sahel Grains Limited to strengthen the maize value chain and support smallholder farmers in northern Ghana.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve grain quality, promote sustainable farming practices, and create decent employment opportunities in the region.
Last week, a stakeholder workshop and knowledge-sharing event took place in Tumu, Ghana’s Upper West Region.
The event brought together more than 100 participants, including local farmers, agricultural experts, and representatives from the partnering organisations.
As part of the engagement, farming equipment was handed over to local farmers.
These tools are aimed at promoting regenerative agriculture, a set of sustainable farming practices that restore soil health, reduce carbon emissions, and improve yields.
The support is expected to enhance grain quality, improve working conditions, and increase production capacity across smallholder farms.
The project, known as Regen Jobs, is being implemented by Nestlé Ghana and Sahel Grains Limited, with technical and financial support from Invest for Jobs, a special initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by GIZ GmbH.
“The tools and knowledge we’re sharing today will help farmers transition to practices that are better for the environment and more profitable in the long run,” said one of the Invest for Jobs team members at the event.
By investing in training and equipment, the initiative aims to create meaningful jobs, reduce poverty, and support Ghana’s ambition for agricultural transformation.
The project also aligns with Ghana’s national efforts to build more climate-resilient agricultural systems while encouraging private sector participation in rural development.
The partners plan to extend similar interventions to other regions and commodities as the success of the Tumu pilot gains momentum.
