Forikrom Women Champion Local Foods on World Food Day 2026, Call for Stronger Support for Rural Farmers
Women farmers in Forikrom, Bono East Region, celebrated World Food Day 2026, urging Ghanaians to eat local foods and support rural farmers.
In Brief
- •Women farmers in Forikrom, Bono East Region, celebrated World Food Day 2026, urging Ghanaians to eat local foods and support rural farmers.
- •The event was held at the Abrono Organic Farming Project (ABOFAP) training camp, organized with the Rural Women Farmers Association of Ghana (RUWFAG).
- •Participants included women farmers, extension officers, nutrition experts, and traditional leaders, who highlighted the need for policies that empower rural farmers, irrigation systems, and promotion of organic foods.
- •Executive Director Nana Kwao Adams and Chair Forikromhemaa Nana Sakyiwaa Abanaba emphasized local production and organic consumption.
- •National Coordinator Anita Suntaa called for irrigation systems, especially in Upper West Region, to enable year‑round farming.
Why It Matters
The gathering in Forikrom underscores the critical link between local food production and national food security. By advocating for policies that empower rural women farmers, improve irrigation, and promote organic foods, the event highlights pathways to reduce hunger and strengthen Ghana’s agrifood system. The call aligns with the FAO’s World Food Day theme of innovation and nourishment, illustrating how grassroots initiatives can influence broader policy and market dynamics.
Key Details
- World Food Day Theme
- Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow
- Event Location
- Forikrom, Bono East Region, Ghana
- Organizers
- ABOFAP and RUWFAG
- Irrigation Focus
- Upper West Region
- Participants
- Women farmers, extension officers, nutrition experts, traditional leaders
Context & Background
World Food Day, an initiative of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), is observed annually to highlight global food security challenges; over 36 million people in West and Central Africa still struggle to access sufficient food.
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