In order to effectively address the urgent issues affecting Ghanaian farmers, the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has presented a compelling case for teamwork.
In order to achieve the common objective of agricultural transformation in the nation, the IFDC emphasized the significance of each individual in the agricultural value chain embracing the spirit of collaboration.
These were the words spoken by Dr. Bocar Diagana, the Director of the IFDC’s Enabling Impact Program, during his keynote speech at the IFDC 2024 Open Door event on February 15, which marked the organization’s 50th anniversary of launch.
Dr. Diagana stressed how important it is for Ghanaians to pool their knowledge in order to use agriculture as a driver of sustainable development.
“I implore everyone present to embrace the collaborative, inventive, and inclusive spirit as we strive toward our common objective of transforming Ghana’s agriculture. In order to overcome obstacles, take advantage of opportunities, and create a better future for our farmers, communities, and the nation of Ghana, let’s combine our strengths, knowledge, and resources.
In conclusion, I have no doubt that we can fully utilize agriculture’s potential as a driver of prosperity and sustainable development in Ghana if we work together with unwavering dedication. Let’s set out on this adventure with renewed vigor, resolve, and purpose as a team.
He reaffirmed IFDC’s dedication to creating and implementing technologies that will raise the soil’s ability to guarantee food security.
By working together and strengthening our force to address the issues facing farmers, IFDC is dedicated to having a positive impact on Ghanaian agriculture value chain stakeholders. This will allow us to keep promoting food and nutrition security and assist in improving our farmers’ livelihoods. This year, as we commemorate IFDC’s 50th anniversary, our vision remains unchanged, with a renewed emphasis on soil care. We plan to use our fine and rich expertise and accumulated experience to care for soils for the next fifty years, not just to commemorate the past.
In order to help achieve higher yields, he reaffirmed IFDC’s commitment to developing market system technologies.
“We’re dedicated to creating a market structure that will aid in achieving greater yields, and we’ll keep enhancing soil quality for crops that are healthy. Pro-agriculture policies, trainings, and new technologies were implemented in nearly 150 countries. over 50 innovations in the fields of soil health, nutrient delivery, market access, agricultural policies, and other fields have been researched and developed. Millions of families will benefit from better living conditions!
The independent non-profit IFDC works to promote sustainable agricultural solutions for soil health, food security, and enhanced livelihoods globally through creative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships.
IFDC has been a proponent of bottom-up, agriculture-based local economic development since 1974.
