Empowering farmers

Written by Frederick Sarkodie, Cooperative Advisor Ghana

Training of Trainers in Agroecology for Asetenapa Cocoa Farmers Cooperative

From the 2nd-4th of July 2024, Asetenapa Cocoa Farmers Cooperative in Suhum, Ghana, took a big step towards a more sustainable future. Twenty-six Farmers, both men and women participated in a Training of Trainers (TOT) training in Agroecology by Agriterra. The training's main objective was to introduce the cooperative to the concept of agroecology and expand their knowledge in preventing and controlling pests and diseases through bio-solutions.

The impact of the PADANE Project on Gloriose and her community

Since 2021, Agriterra is a major partner of SNV in the PADANE Project in Burundi. The project, which aims to improve the living conditions of agricultural households, women, young people, and market actors through increased incomes, job creation for youth and women, food and nutritional security, and resilience to climate change, is set to end in December 2024.