Accra, Sept. 2, GNA - Operations of the Seed Growers Association of Ghana (SEEDPAG) in the Upper West Regional capital, Wa, has significantly improved following interventions made by the Export Trade, Agricultural and Industrial Development Fund (EDAIF).
Alhaji Nuhu Salifu Orison, speaking during a visit of officials from EDAIF to the processing plant and warehouse of the Association in Wa, commended the Fund for their effort to acquire large quantities of seeds.
He said in the past, the 60-member Association used to purchase foundation seeds from the Grains and Legumes Board with contributions from individual members.
'Beside the acquisition of increased number of seeds, the Association is also able to produce, process and market certified seeds, as well as engage in its export,' he said.
The President said these have contributed to the growth of the seed industry in the region and created jobs for the youth in the area.
The first tranche of support to the Upper West Regional branch of SEEDPAG included five new multi-purpose Shellers, tarpaulins, weighing scales, packaging bags and other materials.
The Association also received an estimated amount of GHâ‚¡ 260,000 for the improvement of its operations.
Alhaji Orison said members are now able to produce and process as well as market certified and viable seeds in large quantities to other parts of the country and beyond.
Alhaji Orison said 'EDAIF has supported the SEEDPAG of the Upper West Region -WA immensely. It has been of great support to us in growing the seed industry in this region."
'Before EDAIF came to our aid, we were running SEEDPAG - WA, with our own internally-generated funds and little contributions by members. But it has all changed for the better now, thanks to EDAIF,' he said
Mr Nuhu Abdulai, the group's organizer, said 'we now produce maize, rice and soya beans and other seeds for export to other countries like Burkina Faso, Togo and Ivory Coast.'
He expressed appreciation to EDAIF for their immense support over the years.
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