Farmers have appealed to the Organisation for Indigenous Initiatives and Sustainability (ORGIIS) to organize intensive training on how to prepare organic pesticides and weedicides. This request follows a successful three-day exchange learning visit to Burkina Faso, where selected farmers and traders learned about agro-ecology practices.
During a meeting with Mr. Julius Awareya, the director of ORGIIS, Mr. Ibrahim Salifu expressed gratitude for the knowledge gained during the visit. He highlighted the urgent need for practical training in the Upper East Region to equip farmers with the skills to create organic solutions. This training aims to address the growing environmental concerns caused by the increasing use of chemical pesticides and herbicides, which negatively impact both the farmers and the quality of their produce.
Mr. Salifu noted the valuable insights gained from Mr. Razack Bepemgnegce, coordinator of the Association of Beo Neere Agroecologie, who demonstrated methods for preparing organic pesticides and weedicides that protect the environment and ensure food safety. Mr. Bepemgnegce emphasized the importance of integrating animal farming into agro-ecology practices, as animal waste can be used as a natural fertilizer.
Another farmer, Mr. Fusein Bugbon, also thanked ORGIIS for the enlightening exchange visit and reiterated the need for further practical training on organic pesticide production.
In an exclusive interview, Mr. Julius Awareya explained that the purpose of the exchange visit was to build farmers’ capacity to produce more organic products and establish a reliable market for them. He assured that ORGIIS will continue to collaborate with donors and local farmers to promote agro-ecology in the Upper East Region, which will significantly improve the livelihoods of the community.
Mr. Awareya also mentioned that plans are underway to collaborate with Burkinabe experts to facilitate training for Ghanaian farmers on organic pesticide production.
Source: mywordfmonline.com/Gaspard Ayuureneeya