Ghana Association of Maize and Soybean Farmers-GHAMSOF LBG

02/10/2026

WORLD FOREST WEEK 2026: OUR FORESTS, OUR FARMS, OUR FUTURE

This World Forest Week, the Ghana Association of Maize and Soya Bean Farmers (GHAMSOF) joins communities, farmers, institutions and environmental champions across Ghana and beyond to celebrate the forests that sustain our lives, livelihoods and future.
At GHAMSOF, we believe that a productive farm and a healthy forest should not compete, they should complement each other.







Through sustainable agriculture and agroforestry, GHAMSOF is encouraging farmers, especially women and young people to integrate trees into farming landscapes, restore degraded land, protect biodiversity and build climate-resilient livelihoods.

Our innovative advocacy is simple: “FROM FARM TO FOREST: GROW FOOD, GROW TREES, GROW THE FUTURE."

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22/07/2026

GHAMSOF Distributes 8,200 Cashew Seedlings to Empower Women and Youth Farmers in Sissala West

The Ghana Association of Maize and Soya Bean Farmers (GHAMSOF) has distributed 8,200 cashew seedlings to 205 women and youth farmers in Puzene, Sissala West District, as part of efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and improved livelihoods in the Upper West Region.

The distribution, which took place on 20 July 2026, forms part of GHAMSOF's ongoing project, "Empowering Women and Youth for Sustainable Agriculture and Resilient Livelihoods," implemented with technical and financial support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Programme.

The initiative seeks to strengthen the capacity of women and young farmers in the Sissala East and West Districts by promoting agroforestry practices that improve environmental sustainability, restore degraded lands, and diversify household incomes.

In addition to receiving the seedlings, beneficiaries were taken through practical demonstrations on proper planting techniques, field establishment, and management practices to improve seedling survival rates and ensure long-term productivity. The intervention is expected to increase tree cover, enhance sustainable land management, support climate change adaptation, and create new economic opportunities for rural farming households.

Speaking on the significance of the exercise, Mr. Alhassan Nuhu, the project officer reaffirmed GHAMSOF's commitment to empowering smallholder farmers through sustainable agricultural interventions that contribute to inclusive rural development and environmental conservation.

The association expressed appreciation to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) for their continued technical and financial support. GHAMSOF also acknowledged the contributions of the Sissala West District Assembly, the District Forestry Division, the Department of Agriculture, traditional authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders whose collaboration has been instrumental in the successful implementation of the project.

Through initiatives such as this, GHAMSOF continues to promote sustainable farming practices, restore degraded landscapes, and build resilient livelihoods for farming communities while contributing to Ghana's broader environmental and climate action goals.


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13/07/2026

13/07/2026

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT | GHAMSOF Equips Farmers with Tree Nursery Management Skills

On 19 May 2026, the Ghana Association of Maize and Soya Bean Farmers LBG (GHAMSOF) organized a practical pre-training on tree nursery establishment and management for selected beneficiaries at the Community Tree Nursery and Farmer Field School in Puzene, Sissala West District.

Facilitated by the District Forestry Division Focal Person, the hands-on training equipped participants with essential skills for establishing and managing healthy tree nurseries. Participants learned best practices in preparing nursery beds, filling polybags with suitable loamy soil, selecting and testing seeds for high germination, sowing cashew, shea, and mango seeds, managing irrigation, and maintaining seedlings to ensure strong and healthy growth.

The training forms part of GHAMSOF's efforts to build the technical capacity of women, youth, and smallholder farmers to produce quality tree seedlings that support agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, and landscape restoration. The knowledge gained will contribute to improved livelihoods while strengthening the resilience of farming communities across the Sissala East and Sissala West Districts.

Through the Farmer Field School approach, beneficiaries are gaining practical experience that will enable them to become champions of sustainable agroforestry within their communities.

This activity was implemented by GHAMSOF with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF).

Investing in knowledge today is growing the forests, farms, and resilient communities of tomorrow.


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13/07/2026

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT | GHAMSOF Engages Communities to Kick-Start Sustainable Agriculture Project

From 30 March to 4 April 2026, the Ghana Association of Maize and Soya Bean Farmers LBG (GHAMSOF) conducted community entry and sensitization activities across 10 communities in the Sissala East and Sissala West Districts of the Upper West Region, marking the official rollout of the Empowering Women and Youth for Sustainable Agriculture and Resilient Livelihoods project.

The engagement brought together approximately 350 participants, including traditional authorities, opinion leaders, women and youth groups, persons with disabilities, farmer groups, community members, and representatives from the District Forestry Division, Department of Agriculture, and the Ghana National Fire Service.

The sensitization meetings introduced the project's objectives, implementation approach, and the roles of stakeholders, while highlighting the importance of agroforestry, climate-smart agriculture, environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihood diversification.

GHAMSOF also outlined plans to establish community tree nurseries, Farmer Field Schools, and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to strengthen the capacity and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the beneficiary communities.

The strong participation and commitment demonstrated by community leaders and residents reflected a shared vision for sustainable agriculture and laid a solid foundation for successful project implementation.

The project is being implemented by GHAMSOF with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF).

strong communities are the foundation of resilient landscapes and sustainable livelihoods.


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13/07/2026

PROJECT HIGHLIGHT | Sustainable Water Access to Boost Agroforestry in Sissala West

On 8 April 2026, the Ghana Association of Maize and Soya Bean Farmers LBG (GHAMSOF) marked a significant milestone by commencing the drilling of a mechanized borehole at the Community Tree Nursery and Farmer Field School in Puzene, Sissala West District, under the Empowering Women and Youth for Sustainable Agriculture and Resilient Livelihoods project.

The mechanized borehole will provide a reliable and sustainable water supply for the community nursery, supporting the year-round production and nurturing of cashew, shea, and mango seedlings. It will also strengthen hands-on training at the Farmer Field School, where women, youth, and smallholder farmers are building practical skills in agroforestry, nursery management, and climate-smart agricultural practices.

The intervention is expected to improve household livelihoods, create sustainable income opportunities through agroforestry enterprises, restore degradedlandscapes, and enhance the resilience of farming communities to climate change across the Sissala East and Sissala West Districts of the Upper West Region.

This activity is being implemented by GHAMSOF with the generous support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF).

Sustainable water access is laying the foundation for thriving tree nurseries, empowered farmers, and resilient communities.


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