Agriculture
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- Published on Thursday, 03 March 2011 20:50
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Agriculture is Ghana's future. It supplies 40 per cent of the gross domestic product but at present it is operating at only 20 per cent of its potential. This is the sector, the government and aid donors agree, that has to be a major focus of investment, especially to develop appreciable livelihoods for the rural folks.
Due to the significance of agriculture to the economical, social and ecological living conditions in the communities in Ghana, GV works with many stakeholders in agriculture like farmers, research organizations, educational institutions, and policymakers etc.to improve sustainable methods of agriculture in local settlements. Efforts GV undertakes in the field of agriculture include especially public awareness rising campaigns, policy analysis and training on sustainable methods of agriculture for the rural folks.
The focus of GV in promoting sustainable ways of farming has been in the setting of educational and training workshops for farmers, school children, teachers and other NGOs at local, regional and district levels. The workshops aim to educate and train the participants in sustainable agricultural methods by covering a wide range of topics including soil fertility, composting, intercropping, agroforestry, natural pest and disease control, weed control and organic livestock management.
GV even intents to strengthen its efforts in the field of sustainable agriculture. Since the year 2000 GV tries to establish an Experimental sustainable farm in the district of Agona Swedru with the aim of raising the public’s awareness for methods of farming that contribute to the protection of the environment and at the same time help to improve the income situation of the rural population. On the one hand the farm will serve as an education platform for some Ghanaian youths who will live at the farm site and get theoretically and practically trained in methods of organic farming. On the other hand the farm will be used as a setting for frequent seminars on issues of sustainable agriculture for regional farmers.
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As a volunteer, you will work with a community-based group dedicated to the conservation of forests. However, you will mostly work in a nursery which aims to produce indigenous tree species. Volunteers' work include preparing nursery beds, sowing seeds, weeding, trimming, pruning, thinning various indigenous tree species, distributing tree seeds to villagers, and other additional tasks may include: planting, collecting seeds, replanting, eliminating diseased trees and inventorying of fauna and flora depending on the season. |
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There is no need for specific qualifications for the conservation project in Tanzania . However, volunteers interested in work in this project should have a love for the nature. Additionally, volunteers should be aware that this particular conservation project's work is physically demanding. |
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GV manages room/food for volunteers. Volunteers live with the host family and we manage a sepGVte/shared, simple, clean and modest room as well as local meals three times a day. Volunteer will also have an access to our office in Ghana and mobile number of our coordinators. Our staffs also visit volunteers in each 2-4 week interval as a part of the program. Details covering living accommodations provided prior to arrival. |
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Agriculture projects are available in various towns including Accra, Kumasi, and Cape Coast, with shops, banks & internet cafes nearby. Ghana's vibrant cities are renowned for its friendly atmosphere where visitors are always welcomed. It's full of contrasts: from traditional culture and history to modern infrastructure and most of the amenities you would expect from a city. Volunteers can organize several combinations of potential excursions during and after the project to visit places of interest. There is a tourist infrastructure already in place the volunteer can use during weekends. For example: waterfalls, monkey sanctuary, markets, mountain biking, drumming school, community based eco-tourism project, Volta river, Pottery village, hotels, Kenta weaving studio and many more. |
