World Food Programme Fighting Hunger Worldwide

Farmers attending a training session organised by P4P for 13 farmers’ organisations in Ghana’s Ashanti region. By combining the expertise of WFP and partners, P4P supports farmers in all areas required in order to increase their production, raise the quality of their output and get better prices.

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The training for 13 farmers’ organisations took place in Ejura, the capital of the Ejura-Sekyedumase District.  WFP Procurement Officer Thomas Yeboah explains how farmers can sell to WFP.

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Some of the samples used during the training by one of the trainers showing the diversity and quality of crops.

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Farmers discussing the samples.

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Many women brought their infants in order to be able to attend the training, and not having to stay at home.

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Hannah Nsiah, member of the farmers’ organisation "Hiawoanwu Maize and Cowpea Production Association", in front of her maize field. Her cooperative is one of 13 FOs taking part in P4P in the Ejura-Sekyedumase District.

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Hannah supervises the shelling of her maize. She won a government award as the “District’s Best Farmer” last year for the high quality of her crops.

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Hannah stores her maize in a shed next to her house – and hopes that more professional storage facilities will be available soon.

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