At the 2024 National Dialogue Series in Bolgatanga, Upper East Region, Elvis Kuudaar, National Facilitator for Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), emphasized the vital role of water in agriculture. Apexnewsgh reports
He stressed that expanding micro-pilot projects to medium-scale initiatives and addressing water distribution are essential for sustainable agriculture.
Mr. Kuudaar highlighted two main challenges facing Agriculture as Climate Change: Changing rainfall patterns and longer dry seasons affect agriculture and
Water Distribution: Ensuring water supply to communities for year-round farming.
To address these challenges, the National Facilitator proposed Grass Charcoal Production: Putting monetary value to grass can prevent bush burning, preserve soil microbes, and promote natural regeneration, Sustainable Livelihoods: Linking restoration efforts to people’s livelihoods and economics ensures sustainability, Innovative Technology: Converting smoke into liquefied carbon can create additional revenue streams.
Mr. Kuudaar further emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including the Forestry Commission, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and donor partners.
He encouraged practicalizing collaboration to include initiatives in incubators and scale up successful projects.
To convince farmers of the effectiveness of sustainable agriculture practices, Mr. Kuudaar suggested showcasing tangible results. By making sustainable agriculture visible and viable, FFF aims to engage donor partners and scale up initiatives.
Similar initiatives have shown success globally. For instance, the World Bank’s forest projects support systemic engagement in countries like, Indonesia, and Mexico. The UK is also scaling up support for sustainable, climate-resilient farming practices and improved access to clean water in climate-vulnerable countries.
The theme for the 2024 GhaFFap National Dialogue says “Small holder producer organizations access to finance market linkages and social protection key to delivering sustainable climate resilience and green recovery,”
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen/Bolgatanga
