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We are an NGO working with smallholder farmers in deprived rural communities in Northern Ghana to reduce poverty and increase food security.

Trax works with rural farming communities in Northern Ghana to enhance the sustainability of agricultural and livelihood activities. We currently have four thematic areas: sustainability, climate change and environment, poverty reduction and food security, and gender equality. We apply a participatory approach to development with farmers identifying their needs and directing the interventions that Trax support. Interventions we support include compost production, stone bunding, agroforestry, livestock care, introduction of energy-saving stoves, and education, among others.

05/10/2026

Celebrating Seeds, Farmers and Food Sovereignty

The Bolgatanga Farmers’ Seed Fair, now in its third year, continues to bring people together around a shared commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s indigenous seed systems.

Farmers, traditional authorities, development partners, civil society organizations and public institutions from the Upper East, North East and beyond came together to learn, exchange knowledge and celebrate the diversity of local seeds.

But these seeds are more than planting materials. They carry generations of farmer knowledge, cultural identity, biodiversity and resilience.

By creating a space for farmers and stakeholders to exchange seeds, experiences and practical knowledge, the fair continues to strengthen appreciation for farmer-managed seed systems and their role in building resilient food systems.

Our seeds carry our knowledge. Our knowledge strengthens our food systems.

What indigenous seed variety holds a special place in your community?

18/09/2026

Kora Mwegra, prepared in the Gua community, is one of the treasured foods documented through the Yaaba Dia – The Foods of Our Ancestors cookbook project, helping to reconnect communities with indigenous ingredients, traditional cooking practices and the stories behind their foods.

Ingredients:
Kora Flour
Traditional Saltpetre
Ground Dry Pepper
Salt
Shea butter
Cowpea/Bean flour

10/09/2026

Growing the Future with Agroecology

Agroecology unites food security, sustainability, and innovation by working with natural ecosystems rather than against them. Supporting agroecological practices promotes a greener, healthier future for everyone.

03/09/2026

STRENGTHENING AGROECOLOGY FOR RESILIENT LIVELIHOODS

The Widows and Orphans Movement (WOM), lead organization for the "Strengthening Agroecology for Resilient Livelihoods: Empowering Women and Smallholder Farmers in Northern Ghana" project in partnership with Trax Ghana and The Beela Project, Bugbon Farms, Volta Sustainable Farms, the Organisation for Indigenous Initiatives and Sustainability (ORGIIS), and the Centre for Ecological Agriculture and Livelihoods (CEAL), recently organized a two-day training on alternative agricultural inputs at BUGBON FARMS.

Farmers from across the Upper East and North East Regions, representing all six partner organizations, came together to learn composting, natural pesticide control, and w**d management within agroecological systems. Agriculture directors from West Mamprusi, Talensi, Nabdam, and Kasena Nankana West districts also joined, underscoring the growing recognition that agroecology is the way forward for sustainable food systems.

The practical session, led by experienced agroecology farmer Mr. Fuseini Bugbon, the training combined practical demonstrations with rich knowledge-sharing among farmers from different communities. Many farmers revealed deep traditional knowledge of herbal and ethno-medicine practices — reminding us that indigenous wisdom has always been part of the solution.

As one director put it: "Agroecology is the only surest way of rescuing our food systems for sustainable agriculture and, ultimately, global food security and sovereignty."

This training was more than a workshop — it was a call to action for participatory innovation and co-created solutions to tackle climate variability in our agriculture systems. Farmers are already asking for more trainings to reach even more communities!

Follow our page for updates on this journey toward resilient, women-led, sustainable agriculture in Northern Ghana.

28/08/2026

PRESERVING TRADITIONAL FOODWAYS, STRENGTHENING FARMER-MANAGED SEED SYSTEMS

Our latest quarterly newsletter highlights an important journey: communities are reclaiming, celebrating and strengthening the indigenous food systems that have sustained generations.

Through indigenous cooking, communities have revived traditional recipes and promoted the use of local and indigenous seeds for food sovereignty. These recipes have also been captured in Yaaba Dia: The Foods of Our Ancestors, our community recipe collection.

The Bolgatanga Farmers’ Seed Fair provided a platform for farmers and communities to access, share and exchange local and indigenous seeds while strengthening their capacity to manage their own seed systems.

Alongside these efforts, community seed banking, seed production and marketing, and women’s nutritional gardens continue to contribute to stronger, more resilient local food systems.

At the centre of it all are rural women, the bearers and keepers of traditional foodways and indigenous knowledge.

Our seeds are our heritage. Our foodways are our identity. Protecting them is an investment in our future.

Read our June 2026 Quarterly Newsletter – Issue #8 to learn more about the work and the communities driving this change.

13/08/2026

Groundnut Seed Production Trial

The Gundoug Community Seed Bank (CSB) Committee, five selected farmers, and the project team conducted the second field inspection of the groundnut seed production trials.

The trial requires at least four field inspections: after germination, before flowering, during flowering, and before harvesting. Following the first inspection two weeks ago, today's visit focused on collecting important data for the characterization of the groundnut variety.

The crops are developing well, with some plants already beginning to flower. Farmers and the team recorded key characteristics including leaf type and shape, number of leaves, plant height, and other important plant traits.

Regular field observations will help document the performance and characteristics of the variety while strengthening local capacity in seed production, conservation, and quality management.

Growing seeds. Building knowledge. Strengthening local seed systems.

10/08/2026

WAGRE — A Taste of Our Heritage

From the heart of Logre Yakin Community, comes Wagre, another treasured indigenous food that carries the taste, knowledge and cultural heritage of our ancestors.

Ingredients:
Pumpkin
Pounded Raw Smooth Groundnuts
Shea Butter
Ground Dry Pepper

Yaaba Diya – Indigenous Cooking

Every traditional dish tells a story. Let’s rediscover, celebrate and preserve the foods of our ancestors.

31/07/2026

Agroecology Training Update
The Agroecology Training was successfully held in the Beo Tankoo and Sapooro*communities.

The training focused on the preparation and application of biopesticides and manure tea, equipping farmers with practical, low-cost, and environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical farm inputs. Discussions also highlighted the importance of adopting natural farming practices in response to farmers' concerns about the harmful effects of agrochemicals on their health, soils, and the environment.

One of the highlights of the training was hearing testimonies from farmers who participated in last year's Agroecology Training. They shared positive experiences on the effectiveness of the biopesticides they prepared and applied on their farms, encouraging others to adopt these sustainable practices.

The sessions recorded an impressive turnout, with over 40 farmers participating in each community**. Farmers actively asked questions, shared experiences, and contributed valuable local knowledge, making the training highly interactive and impactful.

Together, we are promoting healthier farms, healthier communities, and more resilient food systems through agroecology.

24/07/2026

Agroecology Training Reaches Gundoug Community

The Agroecology Training Workshop has successfully reached its fourth community—Gundoug.

The session equipped farmers with practical knowledge on preparing and using locally made biopesticides. Through hands-on demonstrations, Mr. Fuseini, Community Farmer Lead, guided participants on the correct measurements, step-by-step preparation process, and proper application techniques using locally available materials.

Farmers also had the opportunity to observe the application of the biopesticide on a maize field, ask questions, and practice the techniques themselves.

As part of activities, the Yaaba Dia Cookbook was officially presented to the community. To ensure it remains a valuable resource for everyone, the farmers proposed that the cookbook be kept at the CHPS Compound, where it will be easily accessible to community members.

By combining agroecological practices with the preservation of indigenous food knowledge, we continue to strengthen sustainable farming, healthy food systems, and community resilience.

22/07/2026

Update on Agroecology Training and Indigenous Cookbook Presentation

The Agroecology training with farmers in the Yipaala community was successfully conducted, bringing together community members to strengthen their knowledge of sustainable farming practices.

The session emphasized the importance of continuing to adopt natural farming methods by reducing dependence on chemical inputs and embracing organic alternatives. Through a practical, step-by-step demonstration, farmers learned how to prepare and apply manure tea as an organic fertilizer to improve soil health and crop productivity.

The training was highly interactive, with farmers actively asking questions, sharing their experiences, and contributing valuable local knowledge that enriched the discussions.

As part of the day's activities, the Yaaba Dia Indigenous Cookbook was officially presented to both the community and the local school. The farmers proposed that the community's copy be kept at the CHPS Compound to ensure it remains accessible to everyone—a recommendation warmly welcomed by the Officer-in-Charge. The school also received its copy, with the Headmaster expressing sincere appreciation for the initiative and its role in preserving indigenous food knowledge for future generations.

By promoting agroecology alongside indigenous food heritage, we are strengthening resilient farming communities, improving nutrition, and ensuring that traditional knowledge continues to thrive.

Address

P. O. Box 230
Bolgatanga
00233

Telephone

+233 (0)382022501

Website

http://www.traxghana.com/

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