Category Archives: Agriculture

Disiwani Laar: Dedicated Expertise Creates Successful Initiatives

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

Trax’s projects to support communities to develop sustainable livelihoods in Northern Ghana depend on the expertise of our staff. We want to celebrate the successes, achievements, and dedication of our staff, without whom Trax could not help reduce poverty and … Continue reading →

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How Climate Change is Affecting Crops in Northern Ghana

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

It’s mid-May so traditionally it is time for farmers in Northern Ghana to start planting. In Upper East Region it has been traditional practice to grow two crops of millet during the wet season, and to make sure this is … Continue reading →

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Strength in Numbers: Alliance-Building for Better Food and Farming

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

Trax want to see sustainable livelihoods which reduce poverty and increase food security among the most vulnerable in society. We believe this can be achieved while also ensuring environmental sustainability by restoring degraded land, and producing organic, nutritious food which … Continue reading →

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“Planting for Food and Jobs” – Doing it a Different Way

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

The Government of Ghana has announced that it’s headline strategy for agricultural development across the country is “Planting for Food and Jobs”. The policy of the recently inaugurated government is due to be officially launched later this month, on the … Continue reading →

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The Value of Dry Season Gardening

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

Up to 80% of the population of Northern Ghana are farmers and they mostly depend on vulnerable rained agriculture. Due to strong seasonality of rainfall in the region, rainfed farming is limited to only five to six months of the … Continue reading →

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Why Water is Central to what Trax Do

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Water is an essential part of everyday life. For farmers in dryland environments such as Northern Ghana, water also dictates their livelihoods. That’s why Trax Ghana support rural farming communities to increase availability of water for farming and household use. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Contribution of Women Farmers in Northern Ghana

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

This International Women’s Day we are celebrating women farmers everywhere. Women farmers constitute more than half of the labour force on small farms in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite this, they typically have little or no ownership of land, property, or income. … Continue reading →

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