URBANET is pushing agroecology to the forefront of farming in Northern Ghana with the rollout of essential tools aimed at boosting food security and protecting the environment.
Through its “Appropriate Tools for Agroecological Practice” and “GROW2” projects, the organisation has distributed Roller Planters, Donkey and Bullock ploughs, hoes, and Groundnut pod-strippers to farmers in the Northern and Savannah regions of Ghana.
The move addresses one of the biggest hurdles to agroecology, its labour-intensive demands, which often force farmers back to unsustainable methods. By improving access to affordable equipment, URBANET is easing workloads and empowering women farmers who once relied on their spouses for tools.
Beyond accessibility, the initiative promotes eco-friendly practices. Low-tillage methods using hoes and animal ploughs are helping preserve soil health, while push planters are cutting costs and reducing seed use.
URBANET’s ultimate goal is clear: to strengthen smallholder farmers’ capacity in organic, sustainable farming, improve yields, and secure long-term food security in Northern Ghana.
