Farmers in the Nabdam District will no longer have to travel long distances to access agricultural inputs following the opening of a new input shop under the Boost-To-Bloom initiative.
The facility, supported by Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and implemented by Agrihouse Foundation, aims to improve access to fertilizers, pesticides and other essential supplies for vegetable farmers.
District Director of Agriculture Rasheed Imoro said the project is designed to support young people engaged in farming, particularly those cultivating tomatoes, onions and other vegetables.
“Previously, farmers had to travel 10 to 15 kilometers to nearby towns like Bolgatanga and Nangodi to access inputs,” he said. “Now they can get these products within their community at normal prices.”
The initiative is part of the Boost-To-Bloom project, which focuses on reducing barriers to agricultural production while encouraging youth participation in farming.
Imoro said the new shop will also be accompanied by training sessions on financial literacy and agribusiness to help farmers take advantage of market opportunities.
He described the development as a major step toward improving livelihoods and making agriculture more attractive to young people.
“We want to bring more youth into agriculture so they can have meaningful employment,” he said.
