House No. E261/17, Kotobabi, Abavana Street, Opposite College of Culinary Services. Accra GA-022-2211
Cattle Ranching Law for Peaceful Coexistence between Crop Farmers and Cattle Farmers
12-07-2024
Northen Region
Business Advocacy Fund (BUSAC)
6 Months
With support from the Business Advocacy Fund (BUSAC), PFAG implemented this initiative to promote peaceful coexistence between crop farmers and cattle farmers through the development of a policy and legal framework for sustainable pastoral development in Ghana. The project focused on stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, and the development of recommendations to guide the formulation of a cattle ranching law. As a key achievement, PFAG facilitated the development of the Ghana Pastoral Policy Document and Strategies, providing a foundation for the drafting of a national cattle ranching law to support effective livestock management, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and enhance agricultural productivity.
To develop a proposal for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) for the drafting of the cattle ranching law has been achieved. In that regard, the Ghana Pastoral Policy Document and Strategies which will form the basis of the cattle ranching law has been developed and submitted to the sector minister for consideration. The next action is for the ministry to expedite action and begin the drafting process as discussed during several engagements.
A comprehensive Cattle Ranching Policy was successfully drafted and formally submitted to the Minister of Food and Agriculture for consideration, marking a significant step toward addressing farmer–herder conflicts and promoting peaceful co-existence.
Find answers to some of the most common questions about this project, including its purpose, impact, and key outcomes in promoting peaceful coexistence between crop farmers and cattle herders.
The project aims to promote peaceful coexistence between crop farmers and cattle herders through the development of a Cattle Ranching Law.
The project was funded by the BUSAC Fund.
It addresses conflicts between farmers and herders caused by open grazing and competition for land and resources.
A comprehensive Cattle Ranching Policy was drafted and submitted to the Minister of Food and Agriculture.
It will help create a structured system for livestock management, reduce conflicts, and improve agricultural productivity.
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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