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Capacity-Building Workshop Empowers 290 Smallholder Farmers in Ghana's Tolon District

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A capacity-building workshop, organized by the youth-led advocacy organization Ghana Youth Guide, has benefited 290 smallholder farmers in Ghana's Tolon District. The two-day workshop, held in five communities, aimed to enhance the farmers' knowledge and resilience in sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on climate-resilient agriculture and food security strategies. Key stakeholders, including civil society organizations, vulnerable groups, and members of the Fulbe communities, were brought together to share knowledge and best practices. The workshop is part of Ghana Youth Guide's flagship initiative, the 'Empowering Ghanaian Youth for Sustainable Agriculture (R2C) Project', supported by Denmark-based organizations DIB and CISU.

Key Takeaways:

  • 290 smallholder farmers from five communities in the Tolon District participated in the two-day capacity-building workshop.
  • The workshop was organized by Ghana Youth Guide, a youth-led advocacy organization, as part of its 'Empowering Ghanaian Youth for Sustainable Agriculture (R2C) Project'.
  • Participants received training on climate-resilient agriculture, food security strategies, and the importance of using high-quality seeds and adopting effective planting and harvesting techniques.
  • The workshop aimed to empower young farmers to adapt to climate challenges and improve productivity, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and food security in the district.
  • Mr. Prince Chentiwuni Abdul-Fatawu, Executive Director of Ghana Youth Guide, emphasized the need for government to prioritize the inclusion of women farmers in deprived communities under its Feed Ghana Project to tackle hunger, deprivation, and malnutrition.
  • Participants pledged to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to boost agricultural productivity.

Statistics:

  • 290 smallholder farmers participated in the capacity-building workshop.
  • The workshop was held over two days in five communities in the Tolon District.
  • The training focused on climate-resilient agriculture, food security strategies, and the use of high-quality seeds.
  • Denmark-based organizations DIB and CISU supported the workshop as part of Ghana Youth Guide's 'Empowering Ghanaian Youth for Sustainable Agriculture (R2C) Project'.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency (2025)

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