{"id":168668,"date":"2024-04-05T09:43:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/05\/agra-and-mofa-launch-fertiliser-bulk-blending-guidelines-in-ghana\/"},"modified":"2024-04-05T09:43:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:43:56","slug":"agra-and-mofa-launch-fertiliser-bulk-blending-guidelines-in-ghana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/05\/agra-and-mofa-launch-fertiliser-bulk-blending-guidelines-in-ghana\/","title":{"rendered":"AGRA and MoFA launch Fertiliser Bulk Blending Guidelines in Ghana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>AGRA, in collaboration with the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) of Ghana\u2019s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), and with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has officially handed over the country\u2019s Inorganic Bulk B lending Fertiliser Guidelines. A similar guideline on organic fertiliser was handed over on June 2<sup>nd<\/sup>, 2022.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1035958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tadele-Gelan-Head-of-Partnerships-DCOP-AGRA-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"899\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>This development serves as the foundation of MoFA\u2019s ambitious strategy to transform Ghana\u2019s agricultural sector. The new guidelines pave the way for delivering fertiliser products tailored to specific soil fertility and crop needs and ensure quality products are delivered to smallholder farmers. This targeted approach will empower farmers to achieve greater yields and contribute to\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0more resilient food systems in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs part of our new strategy at AGRA, we commit to catalyse and sustain an inclusive agricultural transformation in Africa that increases incomes and improves food security for 30 million farming households in our 11 focus countries including \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ghana. This requires more innovative ways of increasing fertiliser use.\u00a0 These guidelines represent a critical step towards that. By tailoring fertiliser blends to specific soil conditions, we can empower farmers to achieve greater yields and contribute to a more food-secure future for Ghana,\u201d said Betty Annan, AGRA Country Director Ghana.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1035956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Lionel-Axel-Kadja-Regional-Manager-for-West-Africa-AGRA-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"982\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Ghana\u2019s Planting for Food and Jobs Programme has been providing blended fertilisers since 2019. However, there were no set standards previously for blending raw materials. Despite testing the finished goods before they were distributed, the PPRSD \u00a0 challenges due to a lack of regular operating procedures.<\/p>\n<p>AGRA also worked alongside the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) \u2013 through the Enhancing Growth through Regional Agricultural Input Systems\u00a0(EnGRAIS) project \u2013 to provide crucial expertise and support in tailoring the fertiliser blending guidelines to address Ghana\u2019s specific agricultural needs and challenges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1035955\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kevin-Fath-Deputy-Director-for-Economic-Growth-USAID-Ghana-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"899\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government is committed to driving agricultural innovation and ensuring the welfare of our farmers. By partnering with AGRA and IFDC on the development of these guidelines, we exemplify our dedication to fostering sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing food security nationwide,\u201d said Eric Bensil Quaye, PPRSD Director.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1035957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Paul-Siameh-Chief-Director-MoFA.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"899\"  \/><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AGRA, in collaboration with the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) of Ghana\u2019s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), and with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has officially handed over the country\u2019s Inorganic Bulk B lending Fertiliser Guidelines. 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