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Ignitia introduces climate intelligence solutions for sustainable farming and climate adaptation in Ghana.

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Ignitia, a tropical weather forecasting company has over the years been supporting tropical farmers across the globe with climate intelligence solutions.

Their aim is to help address the problem of low accuracy weather forecasts in the tropical regions with its atmospheric physics-based numerical predictions, the company delivers hyper-local forecasts that are twice as accurate as global models.

They provide crop specific climate-smart advisory, co-designed with food system stakeholders and delivered via SMS, WhatsApp, smartphone apps, web and APIs sent across a range of different time scales, ranging from 48h rainfall forecast to monthly and seasonal predictions without requiring expensive, hard to maintain weather stations.

Climate

During a visit to a maize demonstration field at Obawale and Sodjonu in the Yilo Krobo District of the Eastern Region, Kwabena Frimpong, the Regional Director for Africa, ignitia, elaborated that their collaboration with small-scale farmers in Ghana and West Africa dates back to 2015.

According to him, the primary goal has been to furnish these farmers with dependable SMS forecasts, thereby mitigating risks and minimizing losses in their various communities.

“We are based in Ghana, but have expanded into Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Togo, Nigeria, among others, because our weather model is dependent on satellite data, our ability to expand is not hindered by the high costs of creating on-ground infrastructure; this means that expansion to new tropical areas is easier.

“Climate change poses a significant threat to food security and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in tropical regions with weather performance worse than tossing a coin and more than 96% of cultivated land is rain-fed.

“This is why I am excited that we have been able to establish two different demonstration farms in the Eastern Region of Ghana where our SMS services are being tested to confirm with farmers if really our technology is the world’s first and most accurate tropical weather forecasting company with over 84% reliability” he said.

Municipal Agric Officer in charge of extension with the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Francis Nii Clottey Odonkor mentioned that the demonstration farms are encouraging farmers to embrace this great innovation introduced by ignitia.

“This tool enables us to give more frequent and district-level predictions of rainfall, dryness, and drought which helps us to provide advanced warning of rains or dry days to our farmers in the various communities.

“Their service has been tailored for the primary sector and they have collaborated with farmers and growers over the last two years to ensure it provides useful information.

“It’s helping farmers and growers to prepare in advance ahead of planting or spraying pesticides on their crops.

“All this while we were looking for a more accurate medium-term forecast, that will enable us to make reactive decisions all the time.

“Having as much information as we can around an uncontrollable thing, which is the weather, is really helpful in the farming business” he said.

Services

Business Advisor with ignitia Ghana, Miranda Osei Agyemang explained how ignitia’s services are helping farmers in these critical times.

“ignitia offers farmers an affordable SMS service which is just costing the farmer 20 Ghana Pesewas a day.

“One of the significant advantages of our SMS weather alert system is the provision of real-time weather updates; instead of relying on outdated forecasts, our users receive up-to-date information directly on their mobile device and they do not need internet connectivity or smart phones, which makes them accessible to a wider audience even in the rural communities.

“This enables them to stay informed about rapidly changing weather conditions and adjust their plans accordingly.

“ignitia empowers farmers to sustainably grow and improve yield, income, and family livelihoods by enabling better decision making for their farming activities, while promoting regenerative agriculture” she added.

Agric Extension Agent with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, stationed at Abrewankor and Nkurakan Operational Area, Ernest Amanor – Larbi explained that farmers in these communities received training on how to use the SMS Services.

“Our farmers have learnt how to make decisions based on the information received and understand the uncertainties.

“ignitia’s SMS weather alert service has come to play a vital role in enhancing safety and preparedness at our community level.

“We are now receiving timely weather alerts, individuals can take necessary precautions and make informed decisions to protect themselves and their farms.

“Traditional methods of weather alerts, such as radio or television broadcasts, may not always reach us in a timely manner and that is why I am excited about ignitia’s SMS weather alert service for my farmers” he added.

Appreciation

The over 60 farmers who joined in the field visit to have a look at the demonstration farm were grateful to ignitia Ghana for introducing this new SMS weather alert service to them and their Agriculture extension officers in the Yilo Krobo District.

“We are excited that this SMS weather alert service delivers real-time weather updates and emergency notifications directly to our mobile phones via text messages, which is very easy for us farmers to read and understand based on your location and preferences.

“We have learnt in our training that users can select the types of alerts they wish to receive, such as severe weather warnings, temperature fluctuations, or air quality alerts.

“This customization ensures that individuals receive alerts relevant to their specific location and interests” said 2022 Best farmer for Yilo Krobo, John Kwame Mautsuemi and Regina Nartey Atta a Maize farmer in the Obawale community.

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Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire repudiate the latest breach of the industry’s commitment to the fight against poverty and the right of cocoa farmers to a decent income.

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The African Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, which brings together civil society cocoa platforms from Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, has learned from the press of discussions between the main cocoa producing countries (Cote d’ivoire and Ghana) and the main buyers of cocoa futures. According to public reports, the industry is refusing to pay contracts at the current market price plus the Living Income Differential (LID), despite promising to do so.

The Ivorian Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (PICD) and the Ghana Cocoa Civil Society Platform (GCCP], grouped together within the African Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, denounce this latest breach of the industry’s commitment to the fight against poverty and the right of farmers to a decent income.

In Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana, the market situation had raised hopes of a higher price at last for producers, after years of low prices. But the farm gate price of cocoa for the 2023 2024 season announced in the two countries did not reflect the price rise on the world market: 1,000 FCFA in Cote d’Ivoire and 1,308.99 Cedi in Ghana, prices appreciated in different ways but not much higher than last season, when the world price of cocoa was lower. What’s more, these farm gate prices are still well below what is needed to enable farmers to earn a decent income, a commitment that all stakeholders must make.

As the PICD pointed out in its communication No. 3 published on 7 October 2023, this situation is also due to the cocoa market, which operates in such a way that all the risks fall on the shoulders of producers, who are already very badly off in terms of sharing the profits generated by the sector.

The statement in the media by a company representative that it will not be able to buy cocoa at the moment because “it creates too much risk for us if the market turns and prices fall”, illustrates precisely this situation where the large multinationals have the power to pass on all the risks of price variations to the producers, who are people living in extreme poverty.

We say: this is not acceptable. Because the farm gate price for the 2024 2025 marketing year is at stake right now. There is no point in having high prices in 5 6 months if all the contracts are sold at a low price today. The farm gate price for next season will be set on the basis of the contracts sold.

We call on the industry to buy cocoa now, and put an end to this practice of forcing prices down, which goes totally against their commitments to sustainability and the fight against extreme poverty among producers.

We are calling on the governments of consumer countries, particularly the European Union, to address this situation, which is likely to jeopardise all the efforts made to create a climate conducive to the sustainability of cocoa, which necessarily involves better remuneration for producers. The European Union must impose regulatory obligations on companies to force them to pay producers a price that is high enough to provide an adequate standard of living.

We would like to draw the attention of the authorities of Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana to the fact that it is absolutely necessary to open discussions on the management of the stabilisation fund financed by the Living Income Differential.

So that all opinions can be called to witness the unfair behaviour of the industry at a time when organisational efforts are underway for a systemic and sustainable improvement in the living conditions of cocoa producers. We say that it is at the price of this transparency that we can collectively be in a position to fundamentally change the situation.

About the African Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (APSC)

The African Platform for Sustainable Cocoa was created in July 2022 in Grand Bassam. It currently comprises the Ivorian Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (PICD) and the Ghana Cocoa Civil Society Platform (GCCP}.

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CAG in collaboration with AHK Ghana and Fairtrade Messe are to host Africa Agribusiness Excellence and Leadership Awards in Ghana.

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The Africa Agribusiness Excellence and Leadership Awards 2023
to be held alongside agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana 2023 promises to be another one of the biggest Agribusiness events on the continent as we welcome international participation.

The Chamber of Agribusiness Ghana CAG and partners organises the Africa Agribusiness Excellence and Leadership Awards alongside the 6th edition of Ghana’s most important sectoral trade show agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana 2023.

This year’s Leadership Awards will be held on 22 November 2023 at the Accra International Conference Center – Grand Arena. It is organised in collaboration with AHK Ghana – Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana, and supported by fairtrade Messe, the organisers of agrofood & plastprintpack Ghana 2023 exhibition & conference.

The Africa Agribusiness Excellence and Leadership Awards is a prestigious awards programme that seeks to recognise and reward excellence and leadership across the agribusiness value chain I, food systems and Agro Industry Ecosystem in Africa . The Awards showcase and recognise individuals, agribusinesses and institutions that play significant roles in the growth and development of the agribusiness sector, while recognising the key functions within the areas that promote growth and sustainability.

The Awards scheme equally brings together players in Africa’s Agro Food Systems and the Agribusiness industry, Policy makers, and Financial Institutions, Agtech Industry and Development Partners to recognise achievements from local and international companies involved in promoting the development of the agribusiness sector in Africa.

The benchmarks for company performance would be based on some key performance indicators (KPIs) to derive the criteria of excellence. Key among the criteria is innovation, customer service, corporate social responsibility and competitive products/services. Agribusinesses, who are weighted above the scores, will be entered into the final list. The Awards have a range of categories suited for any successful agribusiness organisation to tell their story; from large private and public agribusiness companies through to thriving entrepreneurial agribusinesses, promising agribusiness start-ups and established Agri-SMEs.

The categories of the awards are:

Agribusiness industry
Agribusiness company of the year
Promising Agribusiness of company of the year
Promising Agripreneur of the Year
Agribusiness Social Entrepreneur of the Year
CSR Agribusiness company of the Year
Agribusiness Customer Service company of the Year
Agribusiness Brand of the Year
Agribusiness Local Content Award
Livestock Company of the year
Aquaculture Company of the year
Agribusiness Export Company of the year
CropLife Company of the year
Fruit Value chain Company of the year
Vegetable Value chain Company of the year
Agribusiness Product of the Year
Agribusiness Leadership Personality of the year
and more agribusiness industry specific awards.

Africa Agribusiness Excellence and Leadership Awards 2023

Africa’s Agro Industry and Food Systems Most Recognized and Prestigious Awards Event.

FOR PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION AND SPONSORSHIPS

+233500600722

+233540742111

Info@agribusinesschamber.org

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5 Things That Will Make Your Farming Business Successful

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Successful farming and agribusiness operations require more than just financial resources. You must be aware of your current situation and plan for the future.

Successful farming and agribusiness operations require more than just financial resources. You must be aware of your current situation and plan for the future. While every farm is different, there are several essential characteristics that set successful farms apart from those that are not.

Patience

There is a process in every procedure, and business is not different. Be patient, nothing good or successful happens overnight. It takes time to develop, so give your company plenty of time to learn about it, comprehend it, and allow it to expand gradually.

Patience is one of the four pillars of entrepreneurship, along with persistence, perseverance and passion. For any farmer, the correct degree of patience enables him or her to make prudent decisions to be emotionally detached from their choices, and to support their choices with reasoning and evidence.

Consistency

As a farmer or business owner in the agricultural industry, it is critical that you maintain consistency in the kind of product or service you offer. The quality of the goods you are selling extends to operational details like opening hours. Follow through on that. When do you close for the day? Be consistent with that, as well as with your processes and procedures so that your customers know what to expect when they visit your shop, business or farm.

Hard work

There is no shortcut around hard work. You need to work hard when you sit down every evening and strategise about your business. You must put in the effort, give your business everything you have got and never sleep like you have nothing to lose. Ask yourself what you can possibly accomplish and what you can change in this situation, in your opinion. Have a daily plan for your company, but even if it is only to keep things going or on an annual basis, put all of your efforts into it and you will watch your company flourish.

Get connected

Who you know can also help you get forward in the farming business. Keeping in touch may assist you in staying on top of market trends. One way is to network with other farms, associations and groups, but another is to interact with specialists through many platforms, including the social media. There are numerous places where you may learn more about your clients, their needs and other interesting business advancements. Make sure that you are present to learn such best ways.

Stay tech savvy

Technology is creating new opportunities. As a result, it is critical to become acquainted with your smart-phone, apps, websites and other internet resources. They can make your life easier and your business run more smoothly.

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Akosombo Dam Spillage: Chamber of Aquaculture to collaborate with VRA to disseminate information to farmers to avert future dam spillage repercussions.

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The CEO of the Chamber of Aquaculture, Mr. Jacob Adzikah has revealed that his office is collaborating with the Volta River Authority to disseminate information to the farmers and the people living along the stretch of the Volta River on further spillage to avert such tragedy in the future.

He said this when the Chamber of Aquaculture, the fisheries commission, and some of the stakeholders of the aquaculture industry paid a visit to the communities to ascertain the level of mayhem caused by the spillage.

According to him, if information had been disseminated earlier, fish farmers would have prepared, emptied their inland ponds, and saved their cages before the spillage. The VRA could have done better by informing the communities of the volume of the river to be spilled as against previous years.

He mentioned that lack of communication on specific times and the volume of the river spilled has aided this effect on the farmers, however, the chamber is key to collaborating with VRA to share the right and the needed information to enhance awareness creation.

The spillage has wrecked a lot of communities leaving the residents homeless, and jobless. This has caused a huge economic crunch leading to hunger among the farmers.

Although this is not the first spillage from the dam, this year’s spillage is disastrous. A lot of homes, inland ponds, and fishing cages have been destroyed leaving the people in a state of penury.

He assured that the Chamber had a discussion with VRA during the incident and analysed the effect and possible ways to avert such a disaster in the near future. Regarding the outcome of the discussion, he said the chamber raised concerns about the delay in information delivery to the residence.

“We are optimistic VRA will cooperate with us on this matter so the needful will be done to avert such disaster. I am dumbfounded to see my colleague farmers in this situation, this could have been managed if information had reached them earlier. As a key stakeholder, the Chamber would make sure the farmers receive the right information at the right time to mitigate this kind of disaster”, he bemoaned.

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Technical deficiency and poor management caused the Akosombo Dam spillage – Lawrence Tetteh.

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The Founding President of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Dr. Lawrence Tetteh has identified the problem with the spillage of the Akosombo Dam to be purely technical.

According to the televangelist and philanthropist, there is a serious technical deficiency which has been highlighted in the manner in which the dam was spilled.

“The problem with the spillage of the Akosombo Dam is technical. We have to look at it technically otherwise we will be living in a fools paradise. Didn’t we know that after some time the Dam will be full? When the Akosombo Dam was built, my understanding is that there were supposed to be canals that would have kept some of the water like it’s done in Amsterdam, England and other parts of the world but those canals were not done, the London School of Economics  Economist stated in an interview on Starr Chat on Starr FM with Bola Ray on Wednesday”, he said.

He added: As we speak today if care is not taken, one day, the whole of Tema will be swept away, remember that water is a heavy thing. So, we need to look at the spillage problem holistically. I have been very concerned about the way we are trying to politicise the situation because people’s lives are at stake.”

Many residents in communities in the North, South, and Central Tongu districts of the Volta region were forced to flee due to floods brought by the overflow from the Akosombo and Kpong hydro dams, and they were left with no alternative but to temporarily relocate into improvised constructions.

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Akosombo Dam Spillage: Victims appeal to VRA for resettlement.

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The residents displaced by the Akosombo Dam spillage in Asuogyaman District in the Eastern region are calling on the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the government to help resettle them.

The spillage began on September 15, 2023, causing significant damage to several communities along the Volta river. Fish farming on the river which is source of livelihood for residents destroyed incurring huge investment losses.

Experts are warning that due to climate change, over 26,000 residents affected by the Spillage should avoid reoccupying these vulnerable areas.

However, the affected residents in Asuogyaman District are urging the VRA and the government to provide them with lands on higher ground for resettlement.

Torgbe Dusornu II, chief of Abume one of the affected communities told Starr News “those that have been affected should not stay there again so there are places near the town but only VRA can allow to build houses so if they can allow us, there are some places those the water have been affected can move if VRA can allow us to come nearer to the Akosombo township”.

Zikpoto Simon Hitorvi, traditional leader affected in Kokonte Kpedzi also shared similar sentiment “this disaster has never happened before so VRA or government should allow us relocate to high ground so that next time when the dam is spilled we are not affected .The lands around are for VRA so they can give us land to relocate to”.

Gladys Duro one of the victims stated that “We are appealing to government to build houses for us to relocate. Because our buildings have been collapsed as we speak one of my children who was injured during collapse of the building is still on admission so we beg government”

Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has pledged to mobilize fellow Members of Parliament in the affected areas to support the call for the VRA and government to take action in resettling the victims.

“I will continue to remind them that when the water recedes they should not go back to build very close to the river again because today they have seen the extent to which the water can go if VRA decides to spill. So they should find spaces uphill to put up their buildings once they have access to their Canoes and get on the water for their normal businesses that should be enough .With regards to their inability to get land I think we can all facilitate that if they need alternative places we can talk to VRA and ensure that all the affected persons are given places to resettle which will be better than where they are currently”.

It’s worth noting that since the disaster, the victims in the Asuogyaman District have not received any relief support from the state whiles corporate organizations and individual philanthropists turn attention to Volta region specifically North Tongu.

However, there have been some generous contributions, including a donation from Former President Mahama and support from few private companies.

Asuogyaman Company Limited on Friday October 26,2023 donated truckload of food items worth Ghc10,000 to the victims while Vodafone Ghana Foundation also stepped in to provide essential relief items, including food, mattresses, sanitary pads, tents and more, to assist those affected by the dam spillage.

During this challenging time, the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Thomas Ampem Nyarko emphasized the need for increased collaboration between the VRA and members of Parliament along the Volta River on decision that affected the people.

He bemoaned that VRA has for many years sidelined MPs in its catchment areas in their activities.

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SOA Ghana educates over 100 fishers and coastal dwellers against sea turtle poaching

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More than one hundred (100) fishers and coastal dwellers in Cape Coast have been educated on the importance of protecting endangered sea turtles.

The Sustainable Ocean Alliance Ghana (SOA Ghana hub), an ocean conservation and environmental organisation, organised a community campaign focused on sensitizing the beneficiaries and participants on the need to protect endangered sea turtles in Cape Coast.

Ghana’s coastline provides a vital habitat for endangered sea turtles such as Olive Ridleys, Leatherbacks, and Green Turtles, which face multiple threats including poaching and fisheries bycatch. 

These endangered sea turtles travel thousands of miles to reach Ghana’s shores to lay their eggs, only to be often captured, killed, or sold to illicit traffickers by local fishers and coastal residents.

SOA Ghana’s community campaign, supported by Sustainable Ocean Alliance in the United States, took place at the Moree beach and landing sites in Cape Coast.

To sustain the campaign and efforts, two turtle protection clubs within the communities at Moree Beach in Cape Coast have been established.

These clubs will play a crucial role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the conservation efforts.

Gideon Sarpong, an advisor for SOA Ghana, described the event as an enlightening experience for many fishers and community members, igniting their commitment to protecting these vulnerable sea turtles. 

“Many coastal residents previously involved in the poaching of these sea turtles were unaware of the invaluable roles they play, from maintaining productive coral reef ecosystems to transporting essential nutrients from the oceans to beaches and coastal dunes. Additionally, sea turtles contribute to the regulation of jellyfish populations, which are known to prey on fish eggs,” he said.

SOA Ghana’s dedication to these conservation endeavors remains unwavering, with another community engagement event planned for December in Accra, Ghana. 

Additionally, an online conference on protecting sea turtles and an ongoing online campaign will continue to advocate for the protection of sea turtles in Ghana.

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13th Annual Pre-Harvest Conference and Exhibition opens today in Kudula, Tamale.

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Today, Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, the 13th Annual Pre-Harvest Conference and Exhibition will commence at the Agrihouse Agri-Village Learning Innovation, Training, and Demonstration Center in Kudula, Tamale, located in the Northern Region. This highly anticipated event is expected to attract an audience of no fewer than 3,000 participants.

In a press release issued by, Agrihouse Foundation, Ms. Alberta Akosa, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, stated, “Everything is now in place for another fulfilling staging of Ghana’s leading agricultural event.” She emphasized that, compared to previous editions, this year’s conference would introduce more relevant aspects aimed at enhancing agricultural output in the Northern Region and throughout Ghana. All preparations for this annual agricultural event, known for its focus on market linkage, connectivity, technology and innovation in agriculture, have been successfully concluded, among other accomplishments.

Ms. Akosa elaborated, saying, “This year’s training and workshop sessions will explore thematic areas, including Market Linkages, Commodity Pricing, Financing, Seed Quality Systems, Favourable Agricultural Policies, Best Practices in Agricultural Production, Nutrition, and Climate-smart agriculture. Furthermore, there will be a dedicated training and capacity-building session on gender equality, women’s empowerment, agricultural technology, and innovation, among other subjects.”

The event is set to bring together approximately 3,000 farmers, value chain actors, and agribusiness owners. The primary objective is to exchange ideas and discuss strategies and measures to ensure the establishment of a more structured and sustained market access and linkages in the agricultural sector.

Under the theme, “Connecting the Unconnected: The Farmer, The Input Dealer, and The Processor,” the event will feature Hon. Osei Yaw Frimpong, the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, delivering the Keynote Address and officially opening the exhibitions. Additionally, Andrew Reid, Economic Growth Office Director from USAID, will serve as the Special Guest Speaker, and Hon. Shani Alhassan Shaibu, the Northern Regional Minister, will give the Welcome Remarks.

Other notable speakers at the Pre-Harvest event include Hajia Hawa Musah, the Regional Agric Director, Regional Department of Agriculture, Alhaji Mashud Mohammed, the National Best Farmer for 2021, and Ms. Theresa Randolph, the Country Director for Yara Ghana.

Now in its 13th year, the Annual Pre-Harvest Conference and Exhibition has become a prominent and highly impactful event on the Ghanaian Agribusiness calendar. The event will take place from Tuesday, October 24th, to Thursday, October 26th, 2023, at the Agrihouse Agri-Village Learning Innovation, Training, and Demonstration Center in Kudula, Tamale, in the Northern Region.

Sponsors for this year’s event include YARA Ghana, GIZ-EUGAP, Interplast, and others. These sponsors have played a vital role in making this event possible and in supporting the growth and development of agriculture in Ghana.

Over seventy  (70) companies and institutions  are expected to serve as exhibitors at the 13th annual preharvest agribusiness conference and exhibitions ,these  includes, YARA, GIZ-EUGAP, Interplast, Bon Agro, SEEDCO, International Potato Center, Esoko Limited, BADECC AGROVOLTA LIMITED, AGRO CROWN WEST AFRICAN COMPANY LTD, HJA Africa Limited, International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC), AGRISEED, Miqdadi Ltd, Jubaili Agrotec, Agrohao Ghana Company Limited, Feed the Future Ghana Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture (MFA) Activity, GIZ-EUGAP, Omnifert, Crop Doctor, MENNONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (MEDA), Tree Aid, Melon J Consult CL Ltd,  Food and Drugs Authority,  Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), The Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC), Ecobank, Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), TATA, KANU EQUIPMENT, SAYETECH, PUMPTECH, AGRI SIGMA, and Lamb Father among others.

This diverse range of exhibitors will not only showcase their products and services but will also provide practical insights, engage in discussions, and foster connections within the agricultural sector. Attendees are encouraged to explore every exhibition booth to learn, buy, and discover the latest innovations and solutions in agriculture.

This year, the Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Conference and Exhibition promises to be an engaging and immersive experience. We encourage participants to explore every exhibition booth to learn, discover, and invest in cutting-edge agricultural solutions.

The Exhibitors will provide practical insights, engage in enlightening discussions, and enable you to build essential connections within the agricultural sector. You can expect to explore the latest innovations, purchase high-quality products, and participate in discussions that address critical challenges and opportunities within the agricultural industry.

NOTEWORTHY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED:

Commodity Breakout Session: Aiming to assemble a diverse spectrum of participants, including farmer groups, farmer-based organizations, aggregators, buyers, students, smallholders, and commercial farmers, the Commodity Breakout Session aims to provide invaluable insights into excelling within the agricultural value chain.

Farmer-Buyer Matchmaking: This exclusive networking event is tailored to enable farmers to connect with potential wholesale buyers and various agribusinesses along the value chain. During this interactive session, both farmers and buyers have the opportunity to establish connections and finalize deals that can significantly shape their agricultural endeavours.

Exhibition: Spanning the entirety of the three-day event, an engaging exhibition showcase will unfold, offering a platform for purchasing and selling products at affordable prices. This hub serves as a space to explore the latest innovations, products, and services driving advancements in the agricultural sector, encompassing Crop Varieties, Seeds, Farm Equipment and Machinery, Agrochemicals and Fertilizers, as well as Livestock, among others.

Field Demonstrations: In this phase, farmers and industry participants engage in practical learning, acquiring firsthand experience and adopting best practices in farm management. Hosted at the Agrihouse Foundation Agri-Village, this immersive experience aims to equip attendees with tangible skills to enhance their agricultural practices.

The 13th Annual Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Exhibition and Conference promises to be an influential convergence, fostering collaboration and innovation across the agricultural landscape. Join us as we work together to empower agriculture and bridge connections in pursuit of a prosperous future.

JOIN THE 13TH EDITION OF THE PRE-HARVEST AGRIBUSINESS EXHIBITIONS AND CONFERENCE EVENT:

We extend a warm invitation to all stakeholders and value chain actors to participate in the Agribusiness Adventure of the year. Join us from October 24th to 26th, 2023, at the Agrihouse Agri-Village training and demonstration center in kudula in the Northern Region, for the highly anticipated 13th edition of the Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Exhibition and Conference.

Discover the ultimate platform that connects farmers, market players, and agribusinesses, unlocking endless opportunities for growth, innovation, and success.

ABOUT THE ANNUAL PRE-HARVEST AGRIBUSINESS CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

Agrihouse Foundation’s Annual Pre-Harvest Agribusiness Conference and Exhibitions event, for the past 12 years, have provided and created market linkages and built the capacity of over 150,000 value chain actors and stakeholders.

Beneficiaries and participants of the annual Preharvest event range from farmer groups, buyers, development partners, policy makers, agribusinesses, ICT professionals, and aggregators. Others include input dealers, equipment and machinery dealers, transporters, financial institutions, telecommunication companies, out growers, civil society, and processors, who converge in the Northern Region to network, exhibit, share knowledge, train, engage in field demonstration activities, and most importantly, negotiate and seal deals.

The intervention has served as a stimulating platform for matchmaking, exchange, agribusiness development, stakeholder linkages, and has brought about growth in local economies, through the creation of expanded agribusiness opportunities. It has also assisted in removing constraints on market access for farmers and agribusinesses who require access to lucrative markets and economic opportunities to improve their livelihoods and those of their families.

The annual Pre-Harvest event culminates with conference events, presentations, exhibitions, and a marketplace for business-to-business meetings.

It continues to serve as a dynamic platform for farmers to negotiate and seal contracts and strengthen the capacity of Farmer-Based Organizations (FBOs), Aggregators, Processors, and value chain actors for them to play a key role as agricultural market actors.

After twelve (12) successful editions, and through feedback and testimonies, we are confident to say that the annual Pre-Harvest event has lived up to its overall goal of creating markets and linking farmers to buyers.

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EU supports 7 critical sectors in Africa with €212.5 million 

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The European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, along with President Touray, concluded the signing of seven financing agreements totaling €212.5 million in EU support to support crucial areas in the continent.

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