CRS and Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs launch AGILE project

The agricultural sector in Ghana employs about 33 percent of the workforce. However, smallholder farmers face many challenges. These include erratic rainfall, land degradation, and limited market access. Such issues hinder their ability to thrive.

The AGILE project aims to address these challenges. It focuses on three key measures:

1. Increasing climate-smart agricultural practices to improve crop yields.
2. Enhancing water resource management, including restoring the Nawuni Sub-Catchment.
3. Improving market access and financial services for smallholder farmers.

Ms. Vivian Hilde Opsvik is the Counsellor/Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Accra. She noted that the AGILE project aligns with their food security strategy. The project stimulates local food production and creates jobs in agriculture.

“I am delighted that AGILE will benefit about 3,325 farmers,” said Ms. Opsvik. “It will also positively impact over 31,000 residents in project communities.”

The AGILE Project is a significant intervention for sustainable water management and climate-resilient agriculture in Ghana. It is implemented by CRS with support from various organizations, including the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and local district assemblies.