Peasant Farmers in Volta Region Urged to Adopt Eco-Friendly Farming.
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) recently organized a stakeholder engagement in the Volta Region to promote agroecology, a sustainable alternative to chemical-based farming. The event, supported by the 11th Hour Project, highlighted the harmful effects of agrochemicals on both land and human health.Bismark Owusu Nortey, PFAG’s National Executive Director, stressed the importance of shifting to agroecological practices that preserve soil health, reduce chemical dependency, and increase resilience to climate change. The Volta Regional Director of Agriculture, William Dzamefe, also encouraged farmers to diversify their farming methods in response to the growing impacts of climate change.Participants expressed optimism about the insights gained, with plans to implement agroecological practices on their farms. PFAG aims to expand these engagements nationwide, promoting a healthier ecosystem and sustainable farming methods.
