Building a digital agronomy and soil hub for Ghana
In Ghana, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is working with national and international partners to build a digital agronomy and soil hub to replace blanket fertilizer advice with data-driven, location-specific recommendations for farmers.
- Agricultural Innovation
- food systems
- Sustainable Agriculture
Building a digital agronomy and soil hub for Ghana
In Ghana, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is working with national and international partners to build a digital agronomy and soil hub to replace blanket fertilizer advice with data-driven, location-specific recommendations for farmers.
Ghana’s farmers are working harder than ever. Yet, hard work alone is not enough: Smart work matters too. In agriculture, smart work begins with healthy soils. Unfortunately, many soils across the country have become increasingly nutrient-poor due to years of continuous cropping with little or no fertilizer use, the removal of crop residues by roaming livestock, and the persistent practice of bush burning. Over time, these pressures have steadily depleted soil fertility, making it increasingly difficult for farmers to achieve the yields they aspire to. If Ghana is to strengthen its food systems and sustainably support its farming communities, restoring soil health must be at the center of the solution.