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Programme for Enhanced Food Production Efficient Fertilizer Subsidy by Smallholder Farmers in Ghana

Project Name

Efficient Fertilizer Subsidy Programme for Enhanced Food Production by Smallholder Farmers in Ghana

Start Date

12-07-2020

Location

Ghana

Donor

International Budget Partnership (BP)

Project Duration

6 Months

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The Efficient Fertilizer Subsidy Programme was implemented by PFAG with support from the International Budget Partnership (IBP) to advocate for the timely delivery and equitable access to subsidized fertilizer for smallholder farmers in Ghana. The project focused on strengthening policy engagement, promoting transparency and accountability in fertilizer distribution, and enhancing access for women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups. Through stakeholder consultations, farmer sensitization, capacity building, and policy advocacy, the initiative contributed to improving the effectiveness of Ghana’s fertilizer subsidy programme and supporting increased agricultural productivity and food security.

Objective

Advocate for timely delivery and enhanced access to subsidized fertilizer by smallholder farmers.

Project Summary

PFAG carried out several activities to promote access to subsidized fertilizer for small holder farmers especially women, youth, persons with disability and other marginalized groups. Key among them include

Meeting with the Minister and senior officials of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to discuss issues related to pricing and availability of subsidized fertilizer.
Meeting with fertilizer companies to understand state of government financing and payment under the Planting for Food and Jobs programme and discuss modalities for the supply of subsidized fertilizer to smallholder farmers.
Gender sensitization on the fertilizer subsidy programme and subsequent engagement with the Women in Agriculture (WIAD) and Crop Services Directorate to explore ways of improving access to subsidized fertilizer and general government support for marginalized groups.
Engagements with CSOs working in the agricultural sector to deliberate on pertinent issues on agriculture and make proposals to policy makers on how to improve the sector.
Sensitization workshops in the Northern and Southern zones to improve farmers awareness about the modalities of the government’s Planting for Food and Jobs programme.
Capacity building workshop for WIAD officers to enhance the knowledge, skills and ability of the WIAD officers to carry out their duties more effectively.
Stakeholder dialogue on the 2023 budget to provide a platform for stakeholders and experts in the agricultural sector to analyse the 2023 budget and its implications for the sector.

Major outcomes

The major outcomes harvested within the year are as follows

As part of PFAG’s recommendation for digitization of FSP distribution, the Directorate of Crop Services of MOFA adopted an electronic registration method to improve targeting of smallholder farmers accessing subsidized fertilizer.
The Directorate of Crop services has committed to receive and implement workable proposals from PFAG regarding facilitation of women and marginalized groups access to subsidized fertilizer.
PFAG has deepened its working relationship with the Women in Agricultural Development of MOFA and has connected women farmer groups in project districts to WIAD district offices.
PFAG, through its business subsidiary facilitated the supply and delivery of fertilizer to over 10,688 farmers in about 5 districts.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about our projects in our FAQ section.

What is the purpose of the projects?

The projects aim to improve food security in Ghana by strengthening agricultural systems and supporting smallholder farmers through better policies, access to resources, and sustainable farming practices.

Who benefits from the projects?

The main beneficiaries are smallholder farmers across Ghana, especially those in rural communities who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.

What key areas do the projects focus on?

The projects focus on improving agricultural policies, increasing access to quality inputs such as seeds and fertilizers, and promoting accountability and investment in the agricultural sector.

What impact has been achieved?

The projects have led to improved government policies, increased public investment in agriculture, and better access to inputs for farmers, resulting in stronger agricultural productivity and livelihoods.

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), is the apex Farmer-Based Non-Governmental Organization in Ghana with the mandate to advocate for pro poor agriculture and trade policies and other issues that affects the livelihoods of small holder farmers.

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