• Contact US
  • Advertise With US
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Submit Station
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Kumasi Mail
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Health
    • Manhyia
    MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

    MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

    Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

    Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

    Reject all incumbent NPP executives seeking re-election-Butey to delegates

    NPP grants general amnesty to suspended members, reaffirms commitment to unity

    Kennedy Agyapong Urges National Unity to Procure Safe Presidential and Airforce Aircraft Following Tragic Helicopter Crash

    Kennedy Agyapong Urges National Unity to Procure Safe Presidential and Airforce Aircraft Following Tragic Helicopter Crash

    Abronye DC Alleges Former Ghana High Commissioner to India Hates Dr. Bawumia Over Exposed Corruption

    Abronye DC Alleges Former Ghana High Commissioner to India Hates Dr. Bawumia Over Exposed Corruption

    Ghanaians Didn’t Want Bawumia as NPP Flagbearer- H.E Asomah Cheremeh

    Ghanaians Didn’t Want Bawumia as NPP Flagbearer- H.E Asomah Cheremeh

    Justice Torkornoo files injunction against petitions seeking her removal

    Reinstate suspended CJ immediately, give her fair hearing – Commonwealth lawyers

    Gov’t imposes daily fine on DSTV over failure to submit pricing data

    Gov’t imposes daily fine on DSTV over failure to submit pricing data

    Deputy Defence Minister pays emotional tribute to late Dr. Omane Boamah

    Deputy Defence Minister pays emotional tribute to late Dr. Omane Boamah

    • Health
    • Education
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Education
    • Health
    • Manhyia
    MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

    MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

    Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

    Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

    Reject all incumbent NPP executives seeking re-election-Butey to delegates

    NPP grants general amnesty to suspended members, reaffirms commitment to unity

    Kennedy Agyapong Urges National Unity to Procure Safe Presidential and Airforce Aircraft Following Tragic Helicopter Crash

    Kennedy Agyapong Urges National Unity to Procure Safe Presidential and Airforce Aircraft Following Tragic Helicopter Crash

    Abronye DC Alleges Former Ghana High Commissioner to India Hates Dr. Bawumia Over Exposed Corruption

    Abronye DC Alleges Former Ghana High Commissioner to India Hates Dr. Bawumia Over Exposed Corruption

    Ghanaians Didn’t Want Bawumia as NPP Flagbearer- H.E Asomah Cheremeh

    Ghanaians Didn’t Want Bawumia as NPP Flagbearer- H.E Asomah Cheremeh

    Justice Torkornoo files injunction against petitions seeking her removal

    Reinstate suspended CJ immediately, give her fair hearing – Commonwealth lawyers

    Gov’t imposes daily fine on DSTV over failure to submit pricing data

    Gov’t imposes daily fine on DSTV over failure to submit pricing data

    Deputy Defence Minister pays emotional tribute to late Dr. Omane Boamah

    Deputy Defence Minister pays emotional tribute to late Dr. Omane Boamah

    • Health
    • Education
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
No Result
View All Result
Kumasi Mail
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Election 2024
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Showbiz
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • World
  • Media
  • Manhyia
  • History
Home News

Ghana must leverage organic farming for Food Sovereignty, Not GMOs – Ecoland International President

Kumasi Mail by Kumasi Mail
November 8, 2024
in News
0
Ghana must leverage organic farming for Food Sovereignty, Not GMOs – Ecoland International President
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

President of Ecoland International, Rudolf Bühler, has called on Ghana to prioritize organic agriculture to achieve food sovereignty and reduce dependence on chemical industries, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and imported food.

Ghana’s import of essential food commodities has reached an average US$2 billion each year, data from Ministry of Finance (MoF) revealed.

According to the MoF, key foodstuffs including rice, poultry, sugar and tomatoes comprise a chunk of the imports.

Speaking at the 2nd Edition of Orgamic Farmers Day, held at University College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies(UCAES) in Bunso, Eastern Region, on Thursday,Rudolf Bühler President of Ecoland International underscored the critical role of organic farming in sustainable land use and protecting the country’s natural resources.

“Organic farming and organic food systems are the only way for sustainable land use and protecting our natural resources,” Bühler stated.

“We should not go the way of getting dependent on the chemical industries, not on artificial fertilizers and pesticides. No – with organic agriculture systems, we are employing our natural resources in order to achieve and harvest our daily bread and nutrition.”

Bühler stressed the need for Ghana to attain food sovereignty by reducing food imports. “We should consider the fact of food sovereignty, especially in Ghana, as most of the food and nutrition is being imported from all over the world – from Europe, China, South America, the USA, and so on,” he noted. “Ghana is a rich country, but achieving food sovereignty should become part of the national policy.”

He also warned against reliance on agrochemicals, stressing that national self-sufficiency should not be compromised by dependency on companies profiting from pesticides, GMOs, and artificial fertilizers.

“Of course, Ghana is a rich country. But to achieve Food Soverenity should become part of the national policy! And national Food Soverenity means not only to increase the
agricultural production to a certain level not to be dependent on food imports, but also not to become dependent upon the chemical industries who want to make business with pesticides, GMOs and artificial fertilizer”. He added.

In his speech, Bühler lauded Ghanaian farmers for their dedication, describing them as the “backbone of the country.”

He also outline progress made by Ecoland International and Ecoland Organic Ghana in developing organic agriculture structures, including education, research, training, Organic farming law and certification systems.

“ECOLAND is Assisting the Organic Desk of the Ministry of Agriculture by
preparing the draft for a organic law for Ghana “

He added “We are supporting initiatives such as education, research, and academic degrees in organic agriculture at UCAES University, including an organic diploma course that started in January 2023, as well as a large demonstration and research field established in 2022.”

Bühler urged farmers and policymakers to unite in transforming agriculture in Ghana towards a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable future.

Representative of German Embassy in Ghana Sivine Jansen, said global challenges like climate change makes organic farming increasingly better alternative for food security adding that it also has the potential to create job opportunities to curb rural urban migration.

Dr. Isaac Adodoadji, Projects long term expert of Ecoland addressed pressing challenges facing Africa, such as rising food prices and malnutrition, and stressed the importance of promoting sustainable agriculture.

He said the Partner Africa Project, built on four foundational pillars, aims to contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals, including eradicating hunger, promoting quality education, and preserving ecosystems.

Among the notable achievements include, growing Ecoland membership to over 1,200 members, and providing training for over 700 farmers on organic and climate-friendly farming practices.

Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin represented by Osabarima Abused Peasah II, Tafohene said a return to sustainable organic farming is essential to food safety and security and protection of the environment.

He acknowledge the challenges of Organic farming but encouraged farmers to be resilient . He called for adequate policies and capacity building for organic farming.

Some distinguished personalities present at the event included Mrs. Cristina Bühler, Prof. Dr. Patrick Ofori-Danson,Rector of UCAES, Dr. Kwaku Adu, and Dr. Oppong -Kusi, both Lecturers, as well as students,organic farmers and some local chiefs.

Source : www.kumasimail.com/ Kojo Ansah

ShareTweetSend
Previous Post

Dr. Bawumia will be “remote-controlled” by Akufo-Addo if elected President-Asiedu Nketia

Next Post

Children of Cocoa Farmers to Enjoy Scholarships at Tertiary Level – Dr Bawumia

YOU MAY LIKE

MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit
Education

MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit
Education

Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

Reject all incumbent NPP executives seeking re-election-Butey to delegates
News

NPP grants general amnesty to suspended members, reaffirms commitment to unity

Kennedy Agyapong Urges National Unity to Procure Safe Presidential and Airforce Aircraft Following Tragic Helicopter Crash
News

Kennedy Agyapong Urges National Unity to Procure Safe Presidential and Airforce Aircraft Following Tragic Helicopter Crash

Abronye DC Alleges Former Ghana High Commissioner to India Hates Dr. Bawumia Over Exposed Corruption
News

Abronye DC Alleges Former Ghana High Commissioner to India Hates Dr. Bawumia Over Exposed Corruption

Next Post
Children of Cocoa Farmers to Enjoy Scholarships at Tertiary Level – Dr Bawumia

Children of Cocoa Farmers to Enjoy Scholarships at Tertiary Level - Dr Bawumia

Dr. Bawumia outlines 17-point plan to CEOs to boost businesses and the private sector

Dr. Bawumia outlines 17-point plan to CEOs to boost businesses and the private sector

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

LATEST NEWS

MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

Ashanti NPP group alleges Kennedy Agyapong demanded GH¢5m From Dr. Bawumia to support 2024 campaign

Ashanti NPP group alleges Kennedy Agyapong demanded GH¢5m From Dr. Bawumia to support 2024 campaign

Reject all incumbent NPP executives seeking re-election-Butey to delegates

NPP grants general amnesty to suspended members, reaffirms commitment to unity

Kennedy Agyapong Urges National Unity to Procure Safe Presidential and Airforce Aircraft Following Tragic Helicopter Crash

Kennedy Agyapong Urges National Unity to Procure Safe Presidential and Airforce Aircraft Following Tragic Helicopter Crash

Abronye DC Alleges Former Ghana High Commissioner to India Hates Dr. Bawumia Over Exposed Corruption

Abronye DC Alleges Former Ghana High Commissioner to India Hates Dr. Bawumia Over Exposed Corruption

Ghanaians Didn’t Want Bawumia as NPP Flagbearer- H.E Asomah Cheremeh

Ghanaians Didn’t Want Bawumia as NPP Flagbearer- H.E Asomah Cheremeh

Justice Torkornoo files injunction against petitions seeking her removal

Reinstate suspended CJ immediately, give her fair hearing – Commonwealth lawyers

Gov’t imposes daily fine on DSTV over failure to submit pricing data

Gov’t imposes daily fine on DSTV over failure to submit pricing data

Deputy Defence Minister pays emotional tribute to late Dr. Omane Boamah

Deputy Defence Minister pays emotional tribute to late Dr. Omane Boamah

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
52-Year-old man arrested in Nsawam for possessing suspected EC Biometric Device

52-Year-old man arrested in Nsawam for possessing suspected EC Biometric Device

Ghana Airforce Z-9 Helicopter Goes Missing en Route to Obuasi, Rescue Efforts Underway

Ghana Airforce Z-9 Helicopter Goes Missing en Route to Obuasi, Rescue Efforts Underway

Asokore Mamponhene Nana Boakye Ansah passes away

Asokore Mamponhene Nana Boakye Ansah passes away

EPA CEO calls for Immediate action to restore polluted water bodies in Ashanti region

EPA CEO calls for Immediate action to restore polluted water bodies in Ashanti region

Hello world!

1
NCA promises lower data prices by year-end

NCA promises lower data prices by year-end

1
COVID-19: Information Ministry justifies GHC150K spent on staff

COVID-19: Information Ministry justifies GHC150K spent on staff

1
EC to conduct mop-up registration August 1-3

EC to conduct mop-up registration August 1-3

1
MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

MTN Ghana CFO Urges Students to Lead, Prepare and Persevere at Youth Summit

Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

Antoinette Kwofie Urges Young People to Dream Big at Tamale Youth Empowerment Summit

Ashanti NPP group alleges Kennedy Agyapong demanded GH¢5m From Dr. Bawumia to support 2024 campaign

Ashanti NPP group alleges Kennedy Agyapong demanded GH¢5m From Dr. Bawumia to support 2024 campaign

Reject all incumbent NPP executives seeking re-election-Butey to delegates

NPP grants general amnesty to suspended members, reaffirms commitment to unity

Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram
Kumasi Mail

About US

Advertise With US

Submit Station

© 2024 KumasiMail.com