CIKOD

CIKOD CIKOD is a non-governmental organization based in Ghana working to build resilient communities in the Upper West Region.

28/05/2026

As part of Ghana’s Heritage Month celebrations, the vibrant Gobe Fest and Back to Your Village Food Festival brought together culture, food, health, and meaningful conversations on the future of our food systems. 🇬🇭🌾

In these special gatherings, Dr Mary Anne Zuolo, a Gynaecologist, spoke on the importance of nutrition and healthy living, while Madam Regina Ofori of Ecobank emphasised the need for stronger private-sector investment in food systems transformation.

Dr. David Fletcher and Daniel Banuoku also shared powerful insights on promoting agroecology and preserving a sacred relationship with food — reminding us that food is not only nourishment, but also culture, heritage, community, and sustainability.

Adding to the conversation, Alfred Ocansey, Head of the Political Desk at TV3, highlighted the critical connection between nutrition, public policy, and national development. He emphasized the important role food festivals play in strengthening local food systems by creating awareness around indigenous foods, supporting local farmers and food entrepreneurs, preserving cultural identity, and influencing policy conversations on food sovereignty and healthy diets.

As we mark World Nutrition Day, we celebrate the value of nutritious local foods, sustainable agricultural practices, and collective action toward healthier communities and a stronger Ghana.

We are excited to share highlights from our recent community visitations and engagements in Anloga and Keta Municipaliti...
07/05/2026

We are excited to share highlights from our recent community visitations and engagements in Anloga and Keta Municipalities in the Volta Region, aimed at establishing Farmer Field Schools (FFS) to promote sustainable vegetable production. Vegetable farming remains a key source of food security, nutrition, and income for smallholder farmers in these areas, yet many continue to face challenges such as declining soil fertility, pest infestations, overreliance on chemical inputs, and limited access to practical extension services. In response, CIKOD is introducing agroecological farming practices through the Farmer Field School model, a participatory and hands-on learning approach that empowers farmers to observe, experiment, and make informed decisions about their farming systems. During the engagement in Anyanui and Savietulatu, the team interacted with 65 vegetable farmers, facilitating discussions on their farming challenges, knowledge gaps in agroecology, and the health and environmental risks associated with chemical farming. Farmers also explored the long-term benefits of agroecological practices, including improved soil health, sustainability, and access to premium markets for organic produce. Encouragingly, all 65 farmers expressed their willingness to transition to agroecological farming and requested training and technical support. In Keta Municipality, visits to three farmers revealed ongoing efforts to integrate organic manure into their farming, although challenges such as limited access to organic inputs persist; nonetheless, all expressed readiness to fully adopt agroecological methods with the right support. As part of the preparations, steps have been taken to identify sites for demonstration and learning plots, with farmers in Anyanui committing to secure land for the FFS site, which will serve as a hub for practical learning, comparative experiments, and farmer to farmer knowledge exchange, while CIKOD provides the necessary logistics and technical support. Moving forward, the initiative aims to train between 80 to 120 farmers, establish two functional demonstration plots, and develop training materials to support continuous learning, with formal training expected to begin in June 2026. Overall, the engagements have shown strong enthusiasm among farmers to embrace agroecology, recognizing both its environmental and economic benefits, and the Farmer Field School model presents a practical and sustainable pathway to transforming vegetable production systems, improving livelihoods, and promoting healthier ecosystems and food systems across the Volta Region.

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