Newage Agric Solutions Hosts Successful Green Field Day for Youth Farmers under the HAPPY Programme
Newage Agric Solutions Limited has organized a Green Field Day
for beneficiary youth farmers under the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity
and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Programme.
The
event, held at the Weta Irrigation Scheme in the Ketu North Municipality,
exposed patrons to the vegetative stage of the rice crop, enabling the beneficiary farmers the opportunity to
observe the growth of the rice plant within the vegetative phase as well to
reinforce their learning. It exposed the women and youth to the adopted
technologies while emphasising the practical aspect of the inculcating Good
Agricultural Practices in their operations.
The
Green Field Day served as a platform to celebrate the accomplishments of the
HAPPY Project so far, and recognized the remarkable efforts of young farmers
who have been beneficiaries of the initiative. The project, designed to empower
and uplift youth in the agricultural sector, is expected to play an
instrumental role in enhancing productivity and prosperity within Ghana's
agricultural landscape.
Under
the guidance of Newage Agric Solutions Limited, the event provided an
opportunity for young farmers to showcase their innovative farming practices,
share success stories, and exchange ideas. It featured informative
demonstrations and engaging discussions aimed at fostering knowledge-sharing
and collaborative growth among the participants.
Speaking
at the Green Field Day, Dr. Eugene Zori, a Project Coordinator of Newage Agric
Solutions Limited, expressed his delight for the tremendous progress made by
the young farmers. He emphasised the importance of sustainable farming
practices and the significant role played by the HAPPY Project in creating a
thriving agricultural ecosystem in Ghana.
“I
am incredibly happy with the progress made so far under the HAPPY project.
Agric is a business and it is time we see it as such. But it is a business that
players need to collaborate with one another. It is the reason why this HAPPY
project is such an incredible opportunity to create a thriving agricultural
ecosystem in Ghana,” he remarked.
Agri-Impact
Limited, served as the Project Management Unit (PMU), playing a pivotal role in
coordinating the consortium-managed initiative.
The
event also served as a platform for stakeholders, including Lovelace Kudoto,
the Ketu North Municipal Director of Agriculture; William Kota, Research
Agonomist - Crop Reserch Institute; as well as staff of Newage Agric Solutions
to witness, at firsthand, the positive impact of the HAPPY Project. Their
presence demonstrated their commitment to supporting the transformation and
growth of Ghana's agricultural sector.
As
the HAPPY Programme continues to expand its reach and impact, it is expected to
further strengthen the rice, soybean, tomato, and poultry value chains in
Ghana, ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity for all stakeholders
involved.
About Newage Agric Solutions Limited
Newage
Agric Solutions Limited is a leading agricultural solutions provider, committed
to revolutionising the farming landscape in Ghana. With a focus on innovative
technologies, sustainable practices, and capacity building, the company aims to
enhance agricultural productivity and improve the livelihoods of farmers across
the country. Newage is an implementing partner of the HAPPY Programme
About the HAPPY Project
The
Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Programme
is a co-created, consortium-managed initiative aimed at transforming the rice,
soybean, tomato, and poultry value chains in Ghana. Led by Agri-Impact Limited
as the Project Management Unit (PMU), the HAPPY Programme empowers youth
farmers through capacity building, technology adoption, and market access,
fostering sustainable growth and prosperity in the agricultural sector.
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