REACH Project hands over agric equipment to Damongo Agric College and Bible Agric Research Station

The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) Project on Friday, handed over conservation agriculture equipment worth GH¢157,35O.8 to Damongo Agric College (DAC) and Babile Agric Research Station (BARS) to help train and demonstrate agricultural practices to extension agents.

The conservation agriculture equipment included micro tractors and crimpers.
The Resilience Against Climate Change (EU-REACH) Project Manager, Mr Matthias Berthold told the media at the handing over ceremony at Wa in the Upper West Region, that each institution would receive one of each item to facilitate practical training.

He said it would also serve as essential tools in the learning journey of the extension agents and farmers to enable them to embrace sustainable farming methods

‘’The key institution plays a vital role in agricultural research, education and extension services, we recognize the importance of knowledge transfers and practical demonstrations in fostering the adoption of conservation agriculture,’’he said.

He said conservation agriculture has emerged as a pivotal approach in promoting sustainable farming practices and mechanization plays a vital role in its successful implementation.

He stressed on the need for the two institutions to bear in mind that tractors could be very dangerous and harmful if not carefully managed.

He admonished the beneficiaries to make proper handling and maintenance of the equipment a priority and use them for their intended purpose.

He advised the public to see agriculture as a serious business and forge partnerships with appropriate organizations and identify existing opportunities in the agricultural sector.

The Upper West Regional Director of Agriclture, Mr. Emmanual Sasu Yeboah extended his gratitude to the project, adding that investment in the agriculture sector was a key to increasing growth in the society.

He used the opportunity to encourage the public to not shy away from farming since agriculture had the potential to improve lives in the society.

He urged the two-beneficiary institutions not to misuse the items donated but rather make good used of it to pave way for such opportunities to keep coming their way.

The Principal of the Damongo Agric College (DAC) Mr. Mohammed Nuhu Adams thanked the REACH project and its partners for the support and promised that the equipment would be put to good use.

The REACH Project was co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

FROM RAFIA ABDUL RAZAK WA