Yara reaffirms commitment towards celebration of  Farmers’ Day

Yara Ghana Limited, a leading crop nutrition solutions company in Ghana, has once again demonstrated its unwavering support for the farming community by donating twenty-five thousand Ghana cedis (GHS 25,000) to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture towards the celebration of this year’s National Farmers’ Day celebration.

In addition to this, the company supports National Farmers’ Day celebrations in many farming districts across the country.

Since Yara Ghana began operations in 2007, the company has consistently supported the National Farmers’ Day Celebrations by donating cash and crop nutrition solutions to support the Ministry’s awards to farmers.

This year’s donation underscores the company’s long-standing commitment to celebrating and rewarding the hard work of farmers, who play a vital role in contributing to strengthen the economy and ensuring food security in Ghana.

The Country Manager of Yara Ghana Limited, Ms. Theresa Randolph, in presenting the donation, reaffirmed the company’s drive to uplift farmers across the nation. She emphasized that Yara Ghana’s involvement in the National Farmers’ Day Celebrations reflects the company’s broader goal of empowering and supporting farmers at all levels.

“As a company focused on supporting farmers, we recognize the essential role they play in the country’s progress. And any initiative aimed at appreciating and rewarding farmers is one we are proud to support,” Ms. Randolph stated.

Yara Ghana’s contribution to the agricultural sector extends far beyond financial donations. The company is deeply engaged in helping farmers improve their productivity by providing fertilizers at national, regional, and district levels, offering practical knowledge and solutions through its extension services, and conducting research to create affordable, environmentally friendly crop nutrition solutions for farmers.

These efforts are aimed at addressing the specific needs of Ghanaian farmers, promoting better yields, and improving the overall quality of agricultural produce.

A focus on sustainable farming and innovation

One of Yara Ghana’s core focus is to empower farmers with practical, science-based solutions that help them increase their yields and improve the quality of their crops. The company offers a range of high-quality fertilizers that are tailored to meet the needs of diverse agricultural conditions in Ghana.

By addressing soil deficiencies and promoting sustainable farming practices, Yara Ghana helps farmers to improve productivity while minimizing their environmental impact.

Yara Ghana recently introduced YaraVita CropLift Bio, a new foliar fertilizer designed to further enhance crop nutrition. This new product is part of Yara’s ongoing efforts to provide innovative solutions that support sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring the prosperity of farmers and contributing to the country’s food security.

Capacity building and knowledge sharing

At Yara Ghana, we are not only focused on providing quality crop nutrition solutions, but also invest heavily in capacity-building initiatives for farmers. These extension services offer farmers hands-on practical training and guidance on best agronomy practices that improves soil health efficiency to aid farmers optimize production of their output, increase and improve crops quality and maximise their profitability.

Yara Ghana also organizes crop clinics across various regions, creating opportunities for farmers to engage with agricultural experts and receive advice on improving their farming practices. These interactive forums are valuable in bridging knowledge gaps and empowering farmers with the tools they need to succeed.

The company recognizes the importance of collective action and works closely with farmer-based organizations to support smallholder farmers to ensure that farmers have access to resources, technical support and advice, and the latest advancements in agricultural technology.

A commitment to long-term sustainability

Yara Ghana’s support for the agricultural sector is rooted in a long-term vision of sustainability and its ambition to “growing a nature-positive food future”. The company recognizes that the future of farming depends on the ability to balance productivity with environmental responsibility.

By promoting sustainable farming practices, Yara Ghana helps ensure that the country’s agricultural sector remains resilient and capable of meeting the needs of future generations.

In 2023, Yara Ghana strengthened its connection with retailers by recognizing and awarding 198 retailers through the YaraConnect Loyalty programme. The programme is driven through a digital platform (YaraConnect), that has been designed for Yara retailers to sell through and accumulate points for rewards. This platform has already proven effective in bridging gaps within the agricultural supply chain and fostering sustainable practices nationwide.

Empowering Smallholder Farmers

In a bid to empower and support farmers especially smallholders, Yara Ghana donated over 18,000mt, the equivalent of 360,000 bags of YaraMila Actyva fertilizer to farmers through an initiative called Yara Grow Ghana.

This ensured that smallholder farmers had access to fertilizer to sustain food production in the country, in a period when the global cost of fertilizers were very high and availability was a major challenge.

A total of 111,609 farmers benefited, including the youth, women and people living with disabilities, and the positive impact of the Initiative did not only increase agricultural productivity but also improved livelihoods and contributed to sustainable food security in Ghana.

In response to Yara Ghana’s generous donation, Hon. Yaw Frimpong Addo, Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture and Chairman of the National Farmers’ Day Planning Committee, expressed gratitude for the company’s ongoing commitment. He commended Yara Ghana for its financial contributions and its proactive role in enhancing farmers’ livelihoods through technical support and sustainable practices.

“We are deeply thankful for Yara Ghana’s commitment to the farming community. Your contributions are making a meaningful impact in Ghana’s agricultural sector,” remarked Hon. Frimpong Addo. He emphasized the importance of partnerships like Yara Ghana’s with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in achieving national food security and strengthening the agricultural economy.

The Deputy Minister also called on other corporate entities to emulate Yara Ghana’s example, underscoring the importance of private-sector involvement in addressing modern agricultural challenges. “As we look to the future, partnerships like this will be crucial in shaping a resilient and prosperous agricultural sector,” he stated.

As farmers remain the backbone of our nation, it is essential to recognize and support their efforts continually. Frimpong Addo’s remarks serve as a reminder that collective action can lead to innovative solutions that enhance agricultural productivity, benefiting the entire nation.

Yara Ghana’s ongoing contributions reflect a holistic approach that encompasses knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, and innovation, driving the growth of the agricultural sector for a sustainable future.

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