A 63 -year old farmer from Sefwi Akutuase in the Western North Region of Ghana Evelyn Andoh, emerged the ultimate winner of Gold in the Soil Award at the 4th Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum (WOFAGRIC) held in Takoradi in the Western Region. Edna Ama Mensah also grabbed the feed-to-food award, Marian Ofori Twumasi, the change champion award, Rev. Georgina Filson for the lady of the region export award, Canada, development partner award, while Monica Nwiah took the Princess Carla award. AgribusinessExecutive Director of Agrihouse, Nana Akyaa Akosa, said the Gold in Soil Awards received strong seven nominations, including two women farmers with disabilities. More importantly, Ms Akosa said the agribusiness of the woman farmer should be making recognisable impacts on her community.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 28, 2022 09:37 UTC