Results of First Disbursement

A total of four (4) sponsored programmes were held covering 60 Minutes per session, Two (2) in each on radio F. M station. The Two (2) stations also provided additional 180 Minutes free Air time for the panelist to speak to the topic because of the importance and sensitive nature of environmental awareness rising.

The panelist in the discussions indicated the multifaceted on the benefits and hazards in environmental management.
Peak listening periods for the two radio stations 7:00pm to 8:00pm for Radio Progress and 10:00pm to 11:00pm for W F. m
A Fifteen (15) member Project Management Committee (PMC) drawn from the two communities of Dupari and Gilan was put in place and launched at a grand durbar at Dupari.
The PMC is comprised of the following representation;
S/NO SECTOR NUMBER OF REPRESENTATIVES
1 WOMEN Six (6) three (3) from each Community
2 Chief 1 representation
3 Tendana (landowners) 1 representation
4 Youth 2 (1 Male and 1 Female)
5 Religious leaders 2 (1 Christian and 1 Muslim)
6 Community opinion leaders 2 (one from each Community
7 Local NGO 1 representation
Total 17


A one day capacity building programme was organized for 10 women farmers drawn from the two communities on soil and water conservation management, compost preparation, mulching and cultivation of climate resistant groups. Participants were taking through practical demonstration and field visit to have clearer understanding of the issues.

Community Sensitization and animation programme on the benefits of community
Savings and credit scheme was organized for 170 community members, out of this number the communities came out with The criteria on who to select to benefit from the scheme
The criterion used were the ability to handy Money, availability, dependability and poverty level. At the end 60 women were selected and provided with the necessary skills in financial management, and group dynamics. The groups were also linked to a local financial Institution; the GN Bank.

Results of Second Disbursement

Two overhead tanks successfully erected within the climate smart farming areas. One (1) each at Dupari and Gilan
60 women and 10 men are benefiting directly covering a total of 30 ha of land
The farmers are able to increase their yield in the cultivation of the following crops Cowpea, Maize, Groundnuts, Pepper, Okra, Tomatoes and garden eggs as follows;
S/No Crop Before After
Yield/ha Yield/ha
1 Cowpea 1 bag 4 bags
2 Maize 1 bag 8 bags
3 Groundnuts 3 bags 12 bags
4 Pepper ½ bag 4 bags
5 Okra 5 creates 20 creates
6 Tomatoes 3 creates 25 creates
7 Garden eggs 2 creates 20 creates

Crops and vegetables grown are used for domestic consumption and foe income generation.
Income levels of beneficiaries have increased from an average of GH?100.00/annum to GH?500.00/annum

An irrigation machine has been installed and connected to water tanks through pipes.
Water hoes are provided to each group of farmers for watering their crops.
A total of 30 ha are under irrigation by farmers who are using the drip irrigation technology to irrigate their farms
70 farmers made up of 60 women and 10 men are trained in drip irrigation technology and application of organic fertilizers and pesticides. The farmers were taking through the application of surface drip irrigation and sub-surface drip irrigation as well as the advantages and disadvantages of drip irrigation.
1,000 spices of economic trees has been planted covering 10 ha of degraded farm lands
70 farmers trained in appropriate technology in tree planting, spacing and moisturizing

In general the project established solar irrigation garden for 60 women vegetable farmers in two communities Gilan and Dupare. The project established simple drip irrigation on 5 ha land adjacent to the community dugout dam. The project trained 30 women farmers in drip irrigation technology and application of organic fertilizer and pesticides on vegetable farms. Additional group of 25 women farmers were trained on the preparation and application of compost; and Neem extracts (leaves and seed oil) and basic farm management systems. The communities established 5 ha multi-purpose woodlot as fodder bank to provide fodder for livestock and fuel wood supply thereby reducing pressure on the forest for fodder and domestic energy. With the project, the 45 women farmers are permanently engaged in all-year round production and trading in vegetables. With the adoption of organic practices, each farmer avoids the use of 10 bags of chemical fertilizer and 20 litres of chemical pesticides. The fast growing woodlot and serves as permanent fodder for the community animals thereby increasing the animals’ population by 150%. Seeds suitable forage are being processed, preserved and made available to the outlying communities to grow in the woodlot as feed for livestock.