Agriculture

US government supports Ghanaian farmers with US$7 million

Valued at US$7 million, the newly-launched Farmer Support Activity aims to strengthen food security by assisting farmers in carrying out agricultural activities during the lean season in selected districts across the Upper East, Upper West, Northeast, and Northern Regions, as well as adjacent areas, for a period of three months.

The initiative is being led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP). The USAID Farmer Support Activity will be implemented through a well-designed cash transfer system to be disbursed in two installments.

Transfers will be made to up to 17,000 vulnerable farmers during the three-month lean season spanning from June to August 2023. WFP, in collaboration with various stakeholders such as the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the National Identity Authority, and MTN, among others, has already identified, targeted, and registered the vulnerable smallholder farmers who will benefit from the project.

By partnering with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, USAID and WFP aim to leverage the government’s expertise necessary to empower farmers and strengthen agricultural practices.

Through this collaborative approach, the project aims to enhance food security, improve livelihoods, and contribute to the sustainable development of Ghana’s agricultural sector.

In close collaboration with the Government of Ghana, USAID and WFP are committed to working together to implement this transformative project. Recognising the importance of cooperation and coordination, this joint effort will ensure the effective delivery of support to the farmers in Ghana.

 

Source: classfmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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