In a push to support women-led farming and climate resilience, 300 smallholder women farmers, including those with disabilities, have received certified maize seeds to support sustainable crop production in Ghana’s Northern Region.
The support, targeted at farmers in the Savelugu and Tolon districts, is expected to enhance agricultural productivity and help communities cope with climate-related challenges.
Beneficiaries were selected from 10 communities across the two districts, Savelugu, Gbanjong, Kamonaayili, Tolon, Galinkpegu, Libga, Zaazi, Bihinaayili, Nyoglo, and Gbulahgu.
The initiative was implemented by Ghana Youth Guide, a youth-led advocacy organisation in Northern Ghana, under its flagship project “Empowering Ghanaian Youth for Sustainable Agriculture R2C.”
The intervention received technical support from the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) and was funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), both of which are based in Denmark.
At the official seed distribution ceremony in Savelugu, Mr Prince Chentiwuni Abdul-Fatawu, Executive Director of Ghana Youth Guide, emphasised the role of young farmers, especially women, in driving sustainable agriculture.
He said, “We believe that by investing in our youth, we can unlock innovative solutions to enhance productivity and ensure a more sustainable and food-secure future for all.”
He urged the beneficiaries to fully utilise the intervention, noting its potential to build resilience against poverty, hunger, and malnutrition in their communities.
The women farmers, in turn, expressed their appreciation to Ghana Youth Guide and its partners, pledging to make good use of the seeds to improve their yields, support their families, and contribute to national food security.
