MTN Foundation invests GHS1.2 million in agriculture training

The MTN Ghana Foundation has invested GHS1.2 million into a new farming project. This project supports smallholder women farmers and unemployed young people. It aims to boost farm output and teach new skills.

The plan involves building a model farm at Pantang Hospital. This farm will train 60 smallholder women farmers. They will learn advanced farming methods to grow more and be more effective. This is being done with the La Nkwantanang Municipal Agriculture Department and Defarmercist.

Separately, 30 unemployed young people are training at the Vegetable Hub of Excellence. This hub is at the University of Ghana, Legon Farms. The overall goal is to spread modern farming practices across Ghana.

Women farmers make up over half of Ghana's farm workers. This project recognizes their important role in agriculture. The investment is part of MTN’s bigger plan to help women and develop the farming sector.

Key Numbers

• GHS1.2 million investment
• 60 smallholder women farmers to be trained
• 30 unemployed youth to be trained
• Over 50% of the agricultural workforce are women

Economic Impact

This investment could improve local food production. It may also create jobs in farming. By teaching new skills, it helps farmers earn more. This can lead to better living standards in farming communities. The spread of modern farming methods could also make Ghana's agriculture sector stronger.