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Using renewable energy solutions like solar to power irrigation and other processes along the agriculture value chain can lower production costs by avoiding high operations and maintenance costs associated with diesel-powered generators. A farmer from Kirehe, Eastern Rwanda using solar-powered irrigation system. Image by Aimable Twahirwa.

Smallholder agriculture blossoming with the use of renewables in Africa

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Unsold cassava dough leaves Oti producers counting heavy losses
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June 26, 2026
Hundreds of cassava dough producers in communities across the Oti Region are facing mounting financial losses as large quantities of processed cassava remain unsold and exposed to harsh weather conditions. A visit by the Ghana… Read more: Unsold cassava dough leaves Oti producers counting heavy losses
Green Community Initiative takes off, Western Region targets 1,000 trees in 2026
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June 26, 2026
Madam Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has charged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies(MMDAs), to adopt the Green Community Initiative launched by the… Read more: Green Community Initiative takes off, Western Region targets 1,000 trees in 2026
Farmers urged to harness ongoing rains for dry season farming
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June 26, 2026
The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has called on the Government and farmers to take advantage of the ongoing consistent rains by investing in water harvesting and storage systems… Read more: Farmers urged to harness ongoing rains for dry season farming
Cocoa policies must prioritise farmers’ health, Says KNUST Researcher
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June 26, 2026
Dr. Albert A. Arhin, Researcher at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has called for cocoa policies in Ghana to focus not only on production and yields but also on… Read more: Cocoa policies must prioritise farmers’ health, Says KNUST Researcher
SheConnects Digital Accelerator (range from USD 500,000 to USD 1,000,000)
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June 25, 2026
Deadline:8TH July, 2026 The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: Africa aims to scale proven, high-impact solutions that enable women and girls to participate fully in the digital world, improving their lives and… Read more: SheConnects Digital Accelerator (range from USD 500,000 to USD 1,000,000)

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Smallholder agriculture blossoming with the use of renewables in Africa