House No. E261/17, Kotobabi, Abavana Street, Opposite College of Culinary Services. Accra GA-022-2211
Enhancing Farmers Productivity
12-07-2024
Upper East Region
Kosmos Innovation Center
6 Months
PFAG implements a range of initiatives aimed at improving the productivity, incomes, and resilience of smallholder farmers across Ghana. Through strategic partnerships, the association provides farmers with access to modern agricultural technologies, quality inputs, financial literacy training, market opportunities, and capacity-building support. Special attention is given to women and youth farmers to promote inclusive agricultural development and sustainable livelihoods. These interventions contribute to increased agricultural production, reduced post-harvest losses, enhanced market participation, job creation, and improved food security for farming communities.
To improve the productivity, incomes, and resilience of smallholder farmers through access to agricultural inputs, modern farming technologies, capacity building, financial inclusion, market linkages, and sustainable livelihood opportunities, with a focus on women and youth.
Through its farmer productivity enhancement initiatives, PFAG has empowered thousands of smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to improve agricultural production and livelihoods. The projects have strengthened farmers’ access to quality inputs, modern farming technologies, financial services, and market opportunities, resulting in increased productivity and incomes. They have also contributed to reduced post-harvest losses, improved farmer group governance, enhanced financial literacy, and greater economic participation of women. Overall, these interventions have strengthened the resilience of farming communities, promoted sustainable livelihoods, and contributed to food security and rural economic development in Ghana.
Through its farmer productivity enhancement initiatives, PFAG has empowered thousands of smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to improve agricultural production and livelihoods. The projects have strengthened farmers’ access to quality inputs, modern farming technologies, financial services, and market opportunities, resulting in increased productivity and incomes. They have also contributed to reduced post-harvest losses, improved farmer group governance, enhanced financial literacy, and greater economic participation of women. Overall, these interventions have strengthened the resilience of farming communities, promoted sustainable livelihoods, and contributed to food security and rural economic development in Ghana.
Below are answers to commonly asked questions about the project, highlighting its objectives, beneficiaries, and impact on strengthening advocacy and improving livelihoods.
To strengthen PFAG’s ability to advocate for effective forest and farm policies while improving members’ entrepreneurial skills.
The project was funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Members of PFAG, particularly smallholder farmers involved in forest and farm activities.
It equips farmers with skills for better business practices and strengthens their voice in policy decisions.
It promotes sustainable forest and farm practices that protect natural resources while improving 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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