Abu Dokuwie Alhassan, Executive Director of Capacity Enhancement and Community Support (CAPECS), has emphasized the significance of the Grass biochar innovation introduced by the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies (MITDS). He describes the innovation as a life saver. Apexnewsgh reports
This technology has the potential to restore environmental dignity, improve soil health, and increase productivity.
Alhassan highlighted the widespread use of chemical fertilizers by farmers in Ghana, which harms the environment and perpetuates reliance on imported products. He stressed the need to promote indigenous technologies like grass biochar, which can create jobs, generate generational wealth, and improve soil health.
“As far as am concerned, biochar is a life saver for us as Ghanaians, biochar serves as a very important manure and you realized in recent times practically every farmer have resorted to the use of chemicals and that is disingenuous to our environment. If we can promote the use of indigenous technology like this biochar that is been introduced by Millar Institute, i think we have the opportunity to make our soil better”
Sharing his personal experience as a farmer, Alhassan noted the high cost of chemical fertilizers and the burden it places on rural farmers. He emphasized that adopting indigenous approaches can reduce costs, improve soil health, and increase income for farmers.
Alhassan called on the government to promote the use of indigenous technologies and reduce reliance on imported chemical fertilizers. By doing so, Ghana can create a more sustainable and self-sufficient agricultural sector that benefits both farmers and the environment.
The benefits of grass biochar include:
Improved soil health, Increased productivity, Job creation in the grass economy, Generational wealth creation, Reduced costs for farmers, Improved soil health, Increased income for farmers
By embracing this innovation, Ghana can take a significant step towards sustainable agriculture and environmental restoration.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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