An agricultural empowerment initiative in northern Ghana is targeting youth, women and persons with disabilities to build sustainable livelihoods through farming and agribusiness.
The Boost-To-Bloom project, led by Agrihouse Foundation in partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa and the Mastercard Foundation, is equipping beneficiaries with skills, inputs and infrastructure to scale up vegetable production.
Field project lead Abdul Fatawu Shaibu said participants are being trained in group-based farming and supported with land located near water sources to enable all-year production.
“The idea is to ensure they can farm even during the dry season and not rely only on rainfall,” he said.
Shaibu added that the project is fully funded to support beneficiaries with initial inputs, including land preparation and fertilizers, while also providing technical assistance to address challenges on farms.
As part of the initiative, selected persons with disabilities are being trained to manage input shops, creating additional employment opportunities within the community.
“They will not only sell inputs but also guide farmers on proper usage to improve yields and income,” he said.
The project is designed to be sustainable, with shop managers expected to restock supplies through supplier networks once initial stock provided by partners is sold.
Beneficiary Faustina Apana said the initiative has improved both knowledge and income opportunities for participants.
She said the combination of training, access to inputs and market support is helping farmers expand their activities and reduce poverty.
Organizers say the initiative builds on earlier interventions and aims to strengthen agribusiness development while improving food security in northern Ghana.
