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Farmers in the Daffiama Bussie Issa (DBI) District are calling on the government to address critical challenges hindering agricultural productivity and livelihoods. During a recent distribution of fertilizer to peasant farmers under the Feed Ghana program, members of the Peasant Farmers Association highlighted pressing issues including poor market access, inadequate mechanized services, and high costs of farm inputs. Speaking to Info Radio, Mr. Lawie Vincent Bonzo, the Nation

Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD Ghana), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and the Government of Ghana, has commissioned and handed over a one-acre community drip irrigation system to the people of Konjiahi in the Wa Municipality to strengthen livelihoods, build community resilience and help curb irregular migration. The facility, handed over on July 10, 2026, is expected to provide year

Development partners have underscored the need to tackle the root causes of irregular migration through sustainable livelihood opportunities, following the commissioning of a community drip irrigation system in Konjiahi in the Wa Municipality. The one-acre irrigation facility, implemented by Community Aid for Rural Development (CARD Ghana) in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and the Government of G

File Photo The Peasant Farmers Association of the Upper West Region has received its share of fertilizers under the government's flagship Feed Ghana initiative, aimed at bolstering local agricultural productivity. A total of 40,000 50-kilogram bags have been distributed nationwide, with 4,000 bags allocated specifically to the Upper West Region. Farmers in the area expressed appreciation for the government's efforts but voiced concerns over the adequacy of the current support

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nadowli-Kaleo, Mary Haruna, has highlighted the progress being made under the government's agricultural support initiatives, announcing that the district has received 1,500 bags of fertilizer ahead of the 2026 farming season. According to the DCE, the consignment comprises 1,000 bags of NPK fertilizer and 500 bags of Urea, which will be distributed to registered farmers through their cooperatives under the Feed Ghana Programme. Hon. Haru

The Lawra Municipal Director of Agriculture, Jacob Akisbadek, has identified the high cost of farm inputs and limited access to agricultural machinery as some of the key challenges affecting farmers in the municipality during the current farming season. Speaking on Info Radio, Mr. Akisbadek said the rising cost of fertilizer has significantly affected crop production, making it difficult for many farmers to achieve optimal yields. To support farmers, he disclosed that the gov

File Photo Farmers in the Gurungu Electoral Area of the Wa West District in the Upper West Region ofGhana are urgently calling on the government to expedite the distribution of promised fertilizer for this year’s farming season. With the rainy season underway, farmers warn that ongoing delays threaten to undermine crop production and jeopardize their livelihoods. Speaking to Info Radio, local farmer Mr. Baawa Danaah expressed concern over the situation, noting that many farm

The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through advocacy, access to agricultural inputs, capacity-building programmes, and improved market opportunities. The Association says it remains the collective voice of peasant farmers, engaging government and development partners to advocate policies and interventions that promote agricultural production and enhance farmers' incomes. Speaking in

File Photo Residents of Wuokora in the Kuuchileyiri electoral area are grappling with a mounting water crisis following the suspension of their self-initiated dam project, hindered primarily by a lack of funds and the onset of rains. During a recent community gathering with Info Radio, residents voiced concerns over the stalled construction, which was aimed at providing reliable drinking water for both humans and livestock. The community had collectively contributed resources

File Photo Residents of Kpanfa, Tuole, and Teemeh in the Wechiau electoral area of the Wa West District have voiced significant concerns over the deteriorating state of the border road connecting their communities to Burkina Faso. During an engagement with Info Radio, community members described the road as increasingly impassable, citing numerous waterlogged sections, potholes, and unsealed bridges that hinder daily activities and commerce. The communities along the Wechiau