FARMERS ADOPTING IMPROVED LIVESTOCK TECHNOLOGIES – REGIONAL AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT REPORTS

The technologies adopted by farmers during the year 2024 included improved housing for livestock, improved nutrition for livestock (including supplementary feeding during the dry season and use of mineral salt …

DRY SPELL AFFECTS CROP PRODUCTION IN BONO REGION – AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

The Regional Department of Agriculture has reported that the dry spell condition affected crop production in the region.

The dry condition, which started in late June affected cereals, vegetables, and yam, …

REGIONAL AGRIC DEPARTMENT REPORT ON WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT (WIAD)

During the reporting period, household dietary diversity, food handling, safety and hygiene, value addition of agricultural commodities, and gender equality mainstreaming were some activities carried out to empower women and …

EXTENSION HOME AND FARM VISITS IN 2024 REPORTED BY REGIONAL AGRIC DEPARTMENT

The farm and home visits were undertaken to disseminate extension services and information to stakeholders that were specific to their businesses and livelihoods.

The AEAs, Market Enumerators, Veterinary TOs, as …

FARMERS AND STAFF OF AGRIC DEPARTMENTS IN BONO REGION BENEFIT FROM OFAB AWARENESS CREATION ON AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

OFAB is a Civil Society platform that aims to create awareness of agricultural biotechnology and genetically modified organisms.

OFAB organized an advocacy and awareness creation session in Wenchi for selected staff …

REGIONAL AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT REPORTS ON FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTION UNDER THE PFJ 2.0 AND FSRP PROGRAMME

Some districts in the Bono Region received some fertilizers and agrochemicals under the PFJ (Planting for Food and Jobs) 2.0 programme (Grant Inputs) and FSRP (West Africa Food System Resilience …