In line with our
vision which
aims at making us the leading agricultural empowerment NGO,
influence sustainable agriculture and rural development through
research and advocacy and resource for food security in Ghana,
below is the list of our core activities:
ENHANCING INDIGENOUS FARMING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH MODERN TECHNOLOGY
AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
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TRACTOR is working to enhance the efficiency of
indigenous farmers, resulting in increased yields and
improved rural livelihoods through education and
training in modern agricultural practices, information
technology and agro-business development. TRACTOR’s
demonstration farm allows the organisation to engage
farmers in diversify agricultural methods, and acquire
skills in animal husbandry, aquaculture and sustainable
farming techniques. The onsite ICT centre offers farmers
access to computers and provides training and assistance
on how to navigate the internet for relevant
agricultural market information. |
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ADVOCACY
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TRACTOR is bringing the message of sustainability and
biodiversity to all the rural districts in the region.
Although changing century-long practices may not be
easy, the organization is advocating for right to land
use, social, economic and environmental friendly
businesses and activities that promote equal
distribution of wealth and improving the living standard
of the rural communities. TRACTOR is also working to
change the mindset of all stakeholders in the region
regarding the importance of positive environmental. |
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CAPACITY BUILDING
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Ignorance and the use of poor agriculture methods reduce
the productivity of small-scale farmers. Tractor is
working to enhance the efficiency of smallholder farmers
through education and training programs. The Capacity
Building and Training Department facilitates capacity
building programmes, diversify livelihood trainings, and
knowledge sharing among small-scale rural farmers and
rural communities. These programmes help improve the
productivity and increase the income of smallholder
farmers. The department allows organizations to engage
farmers in sustainable agricultural methods, and acquire
skills in animal husbandry, aquaculture, and organic
farming techniques. |
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FOOD SECURITY
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Although much of Ghana possesses prime agricultural
potential, the country imports approximately 70% of its
food products. TRACTOR is working to promote food
production within the country to ensure greater food
security for all Ghanaians. Through farming efficiency
and agricultural engagement, the organization is
assisting to improve the availability of food in Ghana.
TRACTOR's sustainable agricultural model helps to
increase production and yield levels resulting in
heightened levels of food security for the nation. |
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YOUTH, ICT & AGRICULTURE
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The farmer who has access to and knows how to use
science (about soil, plants, animals), and technology
can produce food in abundance. TRACTOR applies basic
technologies and assists youth to access mechanisation
services to help increase their productivity and uses
modern, science-based agricultural methods to assist
rural farmers to increase their productivity. TRACTOR is
working to engage the youth with sustainable agriculture
through practical, technology-driven workshops. TRACTOR
works make agriculture exciting through hands-on
learning experiences, and by highlighting the impact of
modern machinery and ICT in the agricultural industry.
By promoting agriculture as a viable career option,
TRACTOR is helping to source the next generation of
sustainably-driven farmers, while increasing food
security in Ghana. |
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WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE
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While 60% of employed women in sub-Saharan Africa work
in agriculture, they have significantly less access to
productive farming resources comparatively to men. The
UNFAO estimates that closing this gender gap could
reduce the number of hungry people in the world by 12%.
The department aimed at improving the lives of rural
women engaged in agriculture by supporting them to
increase their crop production through the provision of
a sustainable water source, training and development and
market provision. |
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CLIMATE CHANGE
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Environmental degradation and climate change threaten
agriculture, food security, and poverty reduction.
Protecting the environment promotes human wellbeing and
reduces the effects of climate change. TRACTOR get
farmers and communities informed about the effects of
climate change and get them involved in combating it.
TRACTOR works to inform farmers and communities about
the effects of climate change, and empowers individuals
to engage in combating it. TRACTOR aims to engage
communities in environmental conservation, and promote
sustainable and biodiversity agriculture as a solution
to land degradation. The organization is helping to
facilitate understanding around climate change and
empower individuals to help reduce its impacts. |
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TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE
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The need for sustainability cannot be over emphasis.
There is a need to transform the mindset of the rural
communities and the world at large. TRACTOR is running
the course transformational change as a means to change
the mindset of stakeholders in the agricultural industry
concerning sustainable agriculture. |
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HEALTH & NUTRITION (GOD'S PHARMACY)
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TRACTOR is focused on improving the health of Ghanaian’s
through food and lifestyle education workshops. The
organisation is working to promote awareness of the
nutritional values and health properties of different
food types, including the importance of a balanced diet
and positive lifestyle choices. Workshops are tailored
to school groups, agricultural workers, as well as the
general public. Training programs are held both in
TRACTOR’s ICT centre, along with schools and selected
corporate institutions. TRACTOR wishes to develop
projects for the Health and Nutrition initiative this
year, and include this information as part of its other
training programs. |
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FAMILY FARMING & GARDEN
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Family farming ensures food security while meeting
rising societal expectations for food safety, quality,
value, origin and diversity of food and thus
contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Family farming is a means of organizing agricultural,
forestry, fisheries, pastoral and aquaculture production
which is managed and operated by a family and
predominantly reliant on family labour, including both
women’s and men’s. It is the most operational farming
model. TRACTOR is focus on creating awareness and
encouraging family farm in the rural communities.
The organisation is working to engage youth, women and
men in family to practice family farming
is associated with family values and reflects a
lifestyle based on beliefs and traditions about living
and work.
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