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Revolutionizing Agriculture in Ghana: promoting technology to address climate change

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Agriculture continues to be the backbone of the Ghanaian economy, contributing about 20 percent on average to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, as indicated by the Ghana Statistical Service.  It is one of the nation’s largest employers, providing a source of income to 30 per cent of the Ghanaian population. 

With approximately 38.2% of its population between 15-35 years, as stated by the 2021 Population and Housing Census, Ghana can boast of a youthful demographic poised to drive change in the country.

For many years, agriculture has been viewed as labour-intensive and a less attractive career option for young people. However, in recent times, the nation has witnessed a paradigm shift with many Ghanaian youth participating in agriculture. This has contributed to the rise of youth-led startups in the ecosystem who are poised to help the nation build a sustainable food system and address key challenges such as climate change.

These interventions include precision agriculture, the introduction of climate resitant crop varieties, irrigation among others. Despite the contributions of these start-ups, the uptake and accessibility of technology and innovation to transform the agricultural sector is in some ways minimal or underutilized. The adoption of precision agriculture which involves the use of technology to monitor and manage agricultural operations with a high degree of accuracy, would revolutionize the quest to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Through the utilisation of technology such as GPS, remote sensing, and data analytics, the use of drones and artificial
intelligence to help gather, interpret and act on real time data so that farmers can use this data to plan their next activities and deflect any issues like pests, diseases or crop stess, vertical farming for efficient use of space, precision irrigation systems for water conservation . There are also home-grown solutions such as applied technology in mechanization and machinery assemblage that can cause significant results in production and productivity.

Climate-resilient crop varieties have proven crucial for sustenance of agricultural productivity in the face of changing climatic conditions. In this regard, leveraging the opportunities presented by advancement in biotechnology to develop crops varieties that that are more tolerant to drought, heat, and pests is key. These varieties, bred to withstand extreme weather conditions, ensure consistent yields even in changing climates.

Ultimately, requisite investment in biotechnology, would accelerate the development and dissemination of these resilient crop
varieties, ensuring that farmers have access to seeds that can withstand the challenges posed by climate change.

The impact of sustainable irrigation practices to deal with the climate change-related problems in the field of agriculture can never be underestimated. In this regard, there is the need for extensive investment in smart irrigation systems. These can be tailored to incorporate local rainfall data, allowing farmers to make informed decisions about supplemental irrigation.

By using weather-based controllers and sensors that measure rainfall, these systems can determine when additional watering is necessary, ensuring that crops receive adequate moisture without over-irrigation.

Similarly, integrating rainwater harvesting with smart irrigation can significantly enhance water availability. Collecting and storing rainwater during periods of heavy rainfall provides a supplemental water source that can be used during dry spells. Smart irrigation systems can then be used to distribute this stored water efficiently.

To fully harness the potential of technology in fighting against climate change, it is essential to build the capacity of actors in the agricultural sector through training and education. It is also helpful to have seminars, platforms and conferences that provide learning opportunities for the successful implementation of some of these initiatives, to serve as cross-learning for actors
within the agricultural industry.

It is in the light of this that Kosmos Innovation Centre is set to organize the annual Agricultural Innovation for Africa (AIA) as part of efforts to affirm its commitment empowering young people to develop innovative solutions to address sustainable food systems.

Under the theme, “Empowering Youth Startups and Agri-MSMEs in Africa: Addressing Climate Change, Innovative Financing, Market Efficiency, and Gender Mainstreaming for Sustainable Food System,” the conference will bring together experts for
insightful discussions on finding solutions to the growing challenges and obstacles in the food system, harnessing the potential of youth start-ups and agri-MSMEs.

Ahead of the Conference, Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, Executive Director of KIC expresses optimism saying, “Through platforms like the Agricultural Innovation for Africa, we can harness collective expertise and innovation to tackle the pressing issue of climate change to build resilient and sustainable food systems.”

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