Canadian government assistance in Climate-Smart Agriculture

The Canadian government has earmarked $135 million for seven years to modernise agriculture in Ghana. 

The amount is also to support the implementation of climate change related activities at the district and regional levels. 

The Canadian High Commissioner in Ghana, Heather Cameron in an interview with Radio Ghana said farmers will visit demonstration plots to learn about climate- smart technologies and production methods. 

The project will also support research institution like the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute at Nyankpala in Tamale, Northern Region to introduce drought- resistance crop varieties like soybeans and onions. 

The High Commissioner also mentioned an on- going $18.5 million project which ends this year that is enhancing opportunities for rural women in Upper East and West Regions. 

That project is promoting practices such as composting, crop rotation and Moringa production to protect lands in the two regions. 

Ambassador Cameron stated that the two regions are benefiting from this project because of the fragile ecological environment. 

She said with this support, low cost energy-saving stoves have been constructed for Shea butter income generating groups and selected households. 

The objective is to reduce fuel wood use in their operations to address deforestation which is a contributory factor to climate change.

Story by Joyce Gyekye
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