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Agrihouse Foundation, in collaboration with the Bono East Regional Coordinating Council, hosted its maiden edition of the Ghana Agrochemicals and Crop Protection Exhibitions and Awards on Thursday, April 18th to Friday, April 19th, 2024, in Techiman.
Held under the theme “Recognizing Efficiency and Innovation to Drive Sustainable Bumper Harvest,” the two-day event educated farmers on the proper utilization of agrochemicals and crop protection techniques to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in the region and across Ghana.
Addressing the gathering, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, highlighted the event’s significance: “Our primary focus lies in bridging the significant gap as we prepare for the pre-planting season.
The Ghana Agrochemicals and Crop Protection Exhibition serves as a crucial one-stop platform for farmers and input dealers alike.It provides a pivotal space for farmers to engage, access input dissemination, and foster dialogue on enhancing their farming practices and the agricultural sector at large. This platform not only facilitates market expansion but also creates opportunities for farmers and input dealers to collaborate towards mutual growth and sustainability.”she added
In addition to the exhibitions, the event featured an awards ceremony recognizing farmers and agrochemical dealers who have played pivotal roles in advocating responsible agrochemical usage and sustainable farming practices in the Bono East Region.
The awardees included Agromonti Company Limited, who took home the Most Innovative Input Dealer Company award, Yara Ghana Limited was awarded the Leading Crop Nutrition Brand in Ghana, and Tibourataa Women Group from the Northern Region won the Most Promising Input Dealer Company Award.
The Executive Director, further disclosed Agrihouse Foundation’s commitment to advancing the agricultural sector, with numerous interventions tailored for farmers nationwide.
Looking ahead, Akosa hinted at future collaborations and initiatives stemming from the event, aiming to foster continuous improvement and innovation in the agricultural sector.
Exhibiting companies showcased demonstrations and presentations, offering farmers insights into the latest crop protection technologies and best practices for the safe and effective application of these products. Notable exhibitors included Jubaili Agrotec GH, Agrohao Ghana Company Limited, AGROTERRUM GHANA LTD, IWAD GHANA LTD, Sagrisalma Limited Company, WinStep Company Limited, Agri Sigma, GIZ GH/AGRIBIZ, Rainbow Agrosciences, WAAF AGRO LIMITED, Solevo Ghana Ltd, BH FERTAGRO GHANA LIMITED, CROP DOCTOR LIMITED, Yayra Glover group, AgroCrown West Africa Company Ltd, and YARA GHANA LIMITED.
Agrihouse Foundation, in collaboration with the Bono East Regional Coordinating Council, hosted its maiden edition of the Ghana Agrochemicals and Crop Protection Exhibitions and Awards on Thursday, April 18th to Friday, April 19th, 2024, in Techiman.
Held Under the theme “Recognizing Efficiency and Innovation to Drive Sustainable Bumper Harvest,” the two-day event educated farmers on the proper utilization of agrochemicals and crop protection techniques to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in the region and across Ghana.
Addressing the gathering, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, highlighted the event’s significance: “Our primary focus lies in bridging the significant gap as we prepare for the pre-planting season. The Ghana Agrochemicals and Crop Protection Exhibition serves as a crucial one-stop platform for farmers and input dealers alike. It provides a pivotal space for farmers to engage, access input dissemination, and foster dialogue on enhancing their farming practices and the agricultural sector at large. This platform not only facilitates market expansion but also creates opportunities for farmers and input dealers to collaborate towards mutual growth and sustainability.”
In addition to the exhibitions, the event featured an awards ceremony recognizing farmers and agrochemical dealers who have played pivotal roles in advocating responsible agrochemical usage and sustainable farming practices in the Bono East Region.
The awardees included Agromonti Company Limited, who took home the Most Innovative Input Dealer Company award, Yara Ghana Limited was awarded the Leading Crop Nutrition Brand in Ghana, and Tibourataa Women Group from the Northern Region won the Most Promising Input Dealer Company Award.
The Executive Director, further disclosed Agrihouse Foundation’s commitment to advancing the agricultural sector, with numerous interventions tailored for farmers nationwide.
Looking ahead, Akosa hinted at future collaborations and initiatives stemming from the event, aiming to foster continuous improvement and innovation in the agricultural sector.
Exhibiting companies showcased demonstrations and presentations, offering farmers insights into the latest crop protection technologies and best practices for the safe and effective application of these products. Notable exhibitors included Jubaili Agrotec GH, Agrohao Ghana Company Limited, AGROTERRUM GHANA LTD, IWAD GHANA LTD, Sagrisalma Limited Company, WinStep Company Limited, Agri Sigma, GIZ GH/AGRIBIZ, Rainbow Agrosciences, WAAF AGRO LIMITED, Solevo Ghana Ltd, BH FERTAGRO GHANA LIMITED, CROP DOCTOR LIMITED, Yayra Glover group, AgroCrown West Africa Company Ltd, and YARA GHANA LIMITED.
Mr. James Adu, the Bono East Regional Director of Agriculture, expressed optimism about the event’s potential impact on the agricultural sector, stating, “The knowledge and insights gained from this exhibition will undoubtedly empower our farmers to adopt more sustainable and efficient farming practices, ultimately leading to increased yields and economic prosperity for our region.”
The event, held at the Techiman Bonokyempem Hall, was chaired by Nana Owusu Takyi III, Vice President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of Basa. It was attended by esteemed figures including Mr. James Adu, the Bono East Regional Director of Agriculture, Mr. Issakah Braimah Basintale, the Bono East Regional Coordinating Director, agriculture extension agents, representatives from agrochemical companies, farmers among others
Picture Gallery from the 1st Ghana Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibitions and Award
The Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, is set to address a global audience at the International Business Models in Agriculture in Kigali, Rwanda on March 25th – 28th on the topic: unlocking the potential of the rural youth (women and men) for innovation in the agriculture sector.
The International Business Models in Agriculture Conference (IBMA), organized by the Africa Organization of Technology in Agriculture (AOTA) in collaboration with the University of Rwanda , Rwanda’s Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB),under the theme: ‘Reshaping Agribusiness Models for Building Prosperous Rural Communities’’ is a pivotal platform for open dialogue and exchanging ground breaking ideas to catalyze rapid and meaningful change in the agriculture value chain sector.
The event is dedicated to fostering the essential transformation the agriculture value chain urgently requires. By bringing together minds from around the world, the event aims to create an environment that fuels significant advancement in the agriculture sector, moving the life of agripreneurs from the isolation of poverty to the cohesion of prosperity.
According to Isaac kagara ,Founder and President of Africa Organization of Technology in Agriculture , the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation has been invited to speak at the 2024 International Business Models in Agriculture in acknowledgment to the substantial efforts and impact that Agrihouse Foundation has achieved and their consistency impacts they continue to make in Ghana’s agricultural sector, especially in youth advocacy ,women empowerment and enhancing market accessibility through their initiatives ,project and interventions.
The conference, is expected to unite a diverse assembly of more than 500 delegates, including prominent Government officials, respected academic experts in business and agriculture, leading Agritech enterprises, Innovative researchers, NGOs committed to change in the agriculture sector, dedicated farmers, and farmer’s leaders, forward thinking investors, dynamic entrepreneurs and ambitious agribusiness startups.
Emphasizing on the significance of reshaping Agriculture models, Ms. Alberta’s keynote address on Unlocking the Potential of The Rural Youth (Women and Men) For Innovation in The Agriculture Sector, will place prominence on agriculture economic impact and entrepreneurial opportunities.
It is also expected to highlight Agribusiness modules, that work, using Agrihouse Foundation’s initiatives as a case study and further touch in innovations, creativity and that attract the rural youth to embrace Agricultural opportunities, whiles increasing output and steadily improving the livelihoods.
Agrihouse Foundation has a proven track record of implementing initiatives aimed at unlocking the potential of rural youth, both women and men, for innovation in the agriculture sector.
These initiatives Includes, the Gathering of the Royals, Agricultural Student Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogues Bootcamps, Monthly Agriwoman Marketplaces, Executive Beginner Agribusiness Masterclasses, Agrifemale Initiative, Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Forums and the Gold in the Soil Awards.
Others are the annual Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Conference and Exhibitions and the livestock poultry and fisheries tradeshow, Ghana Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibitions And Awards (GACA), AG-WONI, 1Household, 1 garden, poultry day, and the most recent, being the rural community initiative for input accessibility dealership drive.
Other speakers on the panel where Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa Is Scheduled To Speak also Includes Ms. Aline Kabanda, Rwanda Country Director JASIRI, Ms.Kudirat Temitope Ande,Executive Director of One Africa Com Limited ,Nigeria And Mr. Emmanuel Ndayizigigye,Founder And Chief Executive Officer ,Yalla Group ,Rwanda
Other speakers at the forum will also include, Ambassador Naeem Kham CSP FSP High Commissioner Rwanda, Prof. Muganga Didas Kayihura, Vice Chancellor, University of Rwanda, Dr. Ron Rosati, Vice Chancellor, Rwanda Institute for Conversation Agriculture, others includes ,Kagara Issac, Founder and President; African Organization of Technology in Agriculture (AOTA), Prof. PLO Lumumba Foundation, Advocate of the High Course of Kenya and Tanganyika, Dr. Nimrod Israel IBMA Co-Founder and Chairman, OluwaTobi Lovv Founder, CEO and President of sharelow International among others .
It’s Mid-february already
Are we all still on the path of living up to our Corporate New Year Resolutions and Thematic Focus?
At Agrihouse Foundation, we kicked off, with a commitment to Harvesting Hope.
It’s a leap year & an election year as well & we desire, above all, a country of cooperation, and the further development of sustainable farming, with peace & Security as the priority!
In the coming days, I’ll be sharing with you all of our impactful projects and interventions geared towards harvesting hope & charting a path towards Agri-Peace development.
We appreciate all farmers, partners, and stakeholders who have been on this IMPACT journey with us all these years, and we look forward to “being more”!
Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa
Our Year of Harvesting Hope
The Greater Accra Region, is set to witness for the 6th year running, a gathering of over Two Hundred and Seventy-Five Queen-Mothers and Women in Agriculture, across the Sixteen Regions in Ghana, on Thursday February 29,2024 at the GNAT Hall.
In a statement, the Founder and Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa said, that this year’s event, to be held under the THEME: “Seeds of Change: Cultivating Gender Equality in Agriculture and Honouring Women’s Advancement,”. is expected to delve into issues on gender, and its influence in advancing and building sustainable women farmers across the regions of Ghana.
The half day program will also dive deep into the queen-mothers and detail their individual roles in spearheading Agricultural growth, development and change across their respective regions
Also, as part of the activities for this year, we get to celebrate women who have stood and fought positively, for gender advancement for many years while advocating for meaningful policy interventions and support systems that promote gender equality.
Over the past five (5) years, the Gathering of the Royals event, has established itself as a cornerstone interventional initiative, providing a vital platform for Queen Mothers in farming and other Agribusiness value chains, to engage in meaningful conversations.
Together, they tackle pressing issues, peculiar to their communities and Regions, such as access to resources, market challenges, and the imperative for sustainable practices.
Through collaborative brainstorming and feedback, with Public Sector, Corporate Bodies and Financial Institutions, at the event, they seek innovative solutions to foster a thriving and inclusive agricultural landscape.
The event, which has since its inception, brought together over 2,973 queen-mothers, women in agribusiness, processors, political leaders, women farmers, assemblymen, DCEs, and community leaders, and stakeholders across the agriculture value chain has been able to successfully facilitate the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to further extend Extension Support to some of the farming areas within communities that were previously deprived of extension support.
Also in 2021, an Agri-booster Module was introduced, where Queen Mothers serve as entry point for companies to offer training to farmers, soil sampling and testing, and provision of input to beginner and growing farmers, to kick-start or expand their farming activities.