File photo of women in farming
Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the District Chief Executive of Anloga District, has facilitated the donation of 100 bags of fertiliser to about 100 young women farmers in the district.
The initiative was made possible through the Mastercard Foundation’s “Happy Programme,” which seeks to strengthen local food systems by supporting women engaged in small-scale farming, a vital source of livelihood for many families in the area.
Addressing the beneficiaries during the presentation ceremony, Madam Kpedor commended the young farmers for their hard work and perseverance, describing them as a true reflection of determination and resilience in the face of economic and environmental challenges.
“These women have shown exceptional dedication to farming despite the odds. This support is both a recognition of their effort and an encouragement for them to keep producing to feed our communities,” she stated.
She reaffirmed her commitment to advancing women’s participation in agriculture and pledged to facilitate more partnerships that bring practical support to local farmers.
“I remain committed to working with stakeholders to promote sustainable agricultural growth in the Anloga District. Our farmers are the backbone of our economy, and empowering them, especially young women, is key to building a resilient agricultural sector,” she added.
The beneficiaries, mainly vegetable farmers, expressed their gratitude for the gesture, noting that the fertiliser support would significantly improve crop yields and reduce their production costs.
The “Happy Programme,” under the Mastercard Foundation, is designed to provide training, input support, and mentorship for young women farmers, equipping them with resources to scale up their farming activities and contribute to food security and rural development.
Stakeholders present at the event described the intervention as timely, saying that empowering women in agriculture remains a strategic pathway to reducing poverty, ensuring food sustainability, and fostering inclusive economic growth in the Anloga District and beyond.
The Anloga District is highly noted for extensive vegetable and crop farming in areas such as Woe, Tegbi, Anloga, Dzita, Agbledomi, and their environment, with they are currently producing onion, shallots, tomatoes, lettuce and other crops