PINASOL will train 100 farmers in groups of small-scale farmers and women groups to grow staple crops in a climate friendly way. Some of these crops are maize, plantain, yams, cassava, cocoyam, cocoa, rice and other local nutritious and indigenous vegetables. We will also train them how to process foods in ways that add value and provide them access to the market. For example, processing cassava and plantain to make fufu floor, drying bananas and plantains to produce chips, or making fortified gari are a few ways farmers came add value to their products and increase their profits.
About 70% of our target beneficiaries are single female heads of household who must rely on subsistence farming to feed their families. This project will significantly increase their income which will allow them to provide other essentials for their children.
The 991 farmers currently engaged in PINASOL’s VSLA Program (Village Savings and Loan Association) indicate that climate change, inadequate farm inputs and post-harvest storage are major challenges for them. Therefore, this project aims to provide quality inputs, such as, seeds, seedlings, equipment, climate-smart agriculture and online marketing.
Longer term impact is threefold:
The budget for the following activities is GHS 20,661 (or €3,047):
PINASOL contributes another €5,077 to the project that will be used for a revolving loan of €100 equivalent towards equipment and farm inputs – payable over 6 months. The funds will be recollected and input back in the project to support other families. In addition he Ministry of Food and Agriculture provide improved seedlings for the farmers. The total project costs are set at GHS103,306 (or €15,235). That would allow to target up to 500 families.
The implementation is still running. Below you find the first results:
PINASOL trained 80 farmers in groups of small-scale farmers and women groups to grow staple crops in a climate friendly way. Some of these crops are maize, plantain, yams, cassava, cocoyam, cocoa, rice and other local nutritious and indigenous vegetables. We will also train them how to process foods in ways that add value and provide them access to the market. For example, processing cassava and plantain to make fufu floor, drying bananas and plantains to produce chips, or making fortified gari are a few ways farmers came add value to their products and increase their profits.
About 70% of our target beneficiaries are single female heads of household who must rely on subsistence farming to feed their families. This project will significantly increase their income which will allow them to provide other essentials for their children.
What was different than planned and why:
In Feb’22 Pinasol trained 80 farmers, of whom 21 already reported an increased income.
Objectives to reach with the remaining budget – when the main rainy season which start from March to August 2022 – are:
200 family members at Bouya and Dadease communities benefited from increased harvest and income.
The community welcomed the project and they became excited since the output of the project will increase their revenue in the village savings and loans program where they will have opportunity to borrow small loans for small interest.
The 991 farmers currently engaged in PINASOL’s VSLA Program (Village Savings and Loan Association) indicate that climate change, inadequate farm inputs and post-harvest storage are major challenges for them. Therefore, this project aims to provide quality inputs, such as, seeds, seedlings, equipment, climate-smart agriculture and online marketing.
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