EXTERNAL FACTORS IMPACTING AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION – REGIONAL AGRIC DEPARTMENT REPORTS

The major external factors that affected agriculture during the year were the early cessation of rains (dry spell) and the issue of pests and diseases in vegetables (tomato, garden eggs, …

25 CROP TECHNOLOGIES DEMONSTRATED TO STAKEHOLDERS IN BONO REGION – REGIONAL AGRIC DEPARTMENT REPORTS

The year 2024 recorded 25 crop technologies that were demonstrated to stakeholders compared to 24 technologies in the same period last year.

These ranged from pre-production, production, and post-production activities, including …

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 …