Ghana news briefing
Biochar revolution gives Upper East women farmers hope amid fertiliser price hikes
As fertiliser prices continue to challenge smallholder farmers, the shift from dependence on expensive inputs to locally produced soil enhancers could provide a more sustainable future for farming communities in northern Ghana.
A Soil Research Scientist, Richard Kwame Denteh, who facilitated the technical training, explained that the technology allows farmers to transform materials often considered waste into a resource that improves soil fertility.
It also contributes to environmental protection by reducing agricultural waste burning and helping to capture carbon in the soil.
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