This year, more farmers in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region will gain from an expansion of the grain storage technology initiative under the EWA- BELT Programme to lower post-harvest losses and enhance food security.
A Post-Harvest Specialist at CSIR -SARI at the Manga Agricultural station in the Bawku Municipality, Dr. Issah Sugri, indicated that the organization is making preparations to broaden the adoption of technology on the farm.
He emphasized the need of grain storage but noted that home grain storage practices were not well developed locally since farmers either kept in rooms, kitchens, or bare floors, which was inefficient and resulted in food shortages due to post-harvest losses.
He continued, saying that the goal of the EU Horizon 2020 Project focused at connecting East and West Africa Farming Systems Experience in a BELT of Sustainable Intensification was to organize community demonstrations to demonstrate best practices and reduce food losses in northern Ghana (SI).
The farmers were guided through post-harvest storage techniques using manufactured metal storage devices such PIC bags and airtight plastic drums, which are projected to boost recipients’ ability to generate revenue and reduce food contamination.
EWA BELT initiative aims to foster sustainable intensification of agriculture in organic, agroforestry, and mixed-crop and animal agricultural systems.
“EWA BELT initiative aims to foster sustainable intensification of agriculture in organic, agroforestry, and mixed-crop and animal agricultural systems.”
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