Upper West Akim
District Assembly

Upper West Akim
District Assembly

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Agriculture Department

The Agricultural Department provides leadership for the development of agriculture and sustainability of the agro-environment in the Service.

The department promotes policies, strategies and appropriate agricultural technologies necessary to improve agribusiness, agro processing and crop/animal/ fish production.

It also organizes agricultural field schools, workshops and seminars to assess farmers’ participation and the level of adoption of new farming technologies and practices.

Services

Farm extension services and veterinary support

Free professional agricultural extension services available 24 hours, 7 days a week to support farmers and promote agricultural development in Upper West Akim District.

Farm Problem Diagnosis & Solutions

  • Assist farmers in diagnosis of farm and farming-related problems
  • Conduct on-farm adaptive trials
  • Collect relevant data for analysis by researchers
  • Provide technical solutions and recommendations

Demonstrations & Field Days

  • Establish demonstration farms
  • Organize field days with contact groups
  • Work with community-based organizations
  • Assess results with farmers
  • Share best practices and innovations

Planning & Problem Identification

  • Organize planning sessions with farmers
  • Identify agricultural problems and root causes
  • Develop practical solutions
  • Create farm development plans

Farm Management Education

  • Farm management education and practice
  • Cost-effective farming enterprise guidance
  • Record keeping training
  • Business planning for farms

Farmer Organization Development

  • Facilitate and develop viable farmer groups
  • Strengthen community-based organizations
  • Cooperative formation and management
  • Group dynamics and leadership training

Information & Market Linkages

  • Information on farm inputs and suppliers
  • Credit support information and access
  • Marketing channels and opportunities
  • Collect and share market price data on agricultural commodities
  • Collect prices of farming inputs
  • Share labour rates for all farm activities

Data Collection & Reporting

  • Liaise with statisticians for farm-level data collection
  • Prepare and submit reports on services rendered
  • Monitor agricultural trends and patterns
  • Document farmer challenges and successes

Animal Disease Management

  • Disease Diagnosis: Assist farmers in diagnosis of animal diseases
  • Outbreak Control: Control natural outbreaks of animal diseases
  • Disease Reporting: Report outbreaks of scheduled diseases to authorities
  • Preventive Care: Vaccination and immunization programs

Food Safety

  • Ensure food safety in collaboration with relevant agencies
  • Meat inspection services
  • Quality control for animal products

Animal Husbandry Support

  • Liaise with Veterinary Department for animal immunization
  • Supervise construction of improved animal housing
  • Organize animal production farmers in record keeping
  • Provide technical advice on animal welfare

Cross-Cutting Issues

  • HIV/AIDS Awareness: Promote HIV/AIDS education in farming communities
  • Gender Awareness: Promote gender equity in agriculture
  • Youth in Agriculture: Encourage youth participation
  • Climate Change: Address emerging issues affecting agricultural programs

Human Capital Development

  • Sponsor students from the district for agricultural education
  • Fill particular manpower needs of the district
  • Ensure fair and equitable balance between male and female students
  • Focus on social sector needs (education and health)

Two Easy Ways:

1. Invite an Agricultural Officer

Request for services directly – officer will visit your farm

2. Visit Department Office

Come to the Agriculture Department at the Assembly for consultation

24/7 SERVICE

Available 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week

FEES: NO PAYMENT REQUIRED – All agricultural extension services are FREE to farmers

CONTACT: Agriculture Department, Upper West Akim District Assembly

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