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March 31, 2026
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Farmers trained in snail rearing, beekeeping and mushroom cultivation under EMBRACE project
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Key Points
- Farmers and community extension officers from Ashanti, Ahafo, and Western North regions underwent a three-day training in snail rearing, beekeeping, and mushroom cultivation.
- The training is part of the EMBRACE project by CSIR-FORIG, designed to reverse biodiversity loss and strengthen smallholder farming communities' resilience.
- It aims to provide alternative livelihoods and combat the decline of species due to climate change, urbanization, and destructive human activities.
- The initiative also focuses on enhancing food security by providing protein sources and cushioning participants against seasonal income shocks.
- Policymakers are urged to regulate agrochemical imports and provide incentives for local organic weed control alternatives to protect ecosystems.
Why This Matters
This initiative is crucial for Ghana as it directly addresses pressing issues of biodiversity loss, climate vulnerability, and food insecurity in rural areas. By diversifying livelihoods and promoting sustainable practices, it strengthens the resilience of smallholder farmers and contributes to environmental conservation. The call for policy intervention on agrochemical imports is vital for safeguarding public health and promoting local, organic agricultural solutions.
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