FarmYield Ghana launches second phase of 'One Youth One Acre Programme'

FarmYield Ghana has officially rolled out the second phase of its flagship One Youth One Acre programme, scaling up efforts to nurture a new generation of agripreneurs in the Upper East Region.

The initiative, which targets young people interested in agriculture, is designed to move beyond subsistence farming by equipping participants with practical and business-oriented skills.

Speaking at a brief orientation ceremony, Chief Operations Officer Emmanuel Nsobila said the programme is structured to transform participants into agricultural entrepreneurs rather than just farmers.

“We started last year with 10 youth, and this year we have doubled the number to 20, with 20 acres of land allocated across blocks for each participant,” he explained. “We provide everything from land and quality seeds to technical guidance throughout the entire farming cycle, from land preparation to harvesting.”

According to him, the programme combines hands-on farming with essential business training to ensure long-term sustainability.

“The goal is not only to teach farming practices but also to build capacity in marketing, record keeping, bookkeeping, and accounting. We are focused on developing an entrepreneurial mindset,” he added.

Mr. Nsobila also revealed that the initiative is attracting growing attention from international partners, some of whom are exploring opportunities to support participants beyond the training phase.

“Some partners are interested in supporting participants with business registration and access to financial services. While this year focuses on practical training, participants will transition into independent farming next year with continued support from us,” he noted.

Beneficiaries of the six-month programme expressed optimism about the opportunities ahead and their desire to make meaningful impact through agriculture.

Felix Adombila Nsoh said he hopes to use the knowledge gained to support vulnerable groups.

“My expectation is to gain deeper insight into agripreneurship to promote sustainable livelihoods for small-scale farmers, especially women, youth, and persons living with disabilities,” he said.

Ibrahim Abdul-Wahab highlighted the importance of the programme in strengthening food production.

“I expect to be equipped with both theoretical and practical knowledge that will help me increase cereal production and contribute to food security in northern Ghana,” he stated.

Saviour Aniileina Agambire is keen on building technical expertise in crop production.

“I want to gain practical knowledge in producing maize and other food crops,” he said.

Dorcas Apugi, who already has some experience in farming, said the programme will help her improve her methods.

“I expect to enhance my knowledge and improve my current farming activities by the end of the programme,” she noted.

The One Youth One Acre initiative is a strategic intervention by FarmYield Ghana to tackle key challenges faced by young people in agriculture, including limited access to land, inputs, and technical support.

Each participant is allocated one acre of farmland under a structured block farming system and provided with mechanisation services, quality inputs such as seeds, fertilisers, and herbicides, as well as continuous agronomic guidance.

Beyond production, the programme offers training in climate-smart agriculture, business management, and record keeping, alongside mentorship and leadership development sessions.

To ensure profitability, the initiative also facilitates market access through aggregation centres, enabling participants to sell their produce at competitive prices.

Through this programme, FarmYield Ghana aims to boost agricultural productivity, improve incomes, enhance food security, and reduce rural-urban migration by creating sustainable opportunities for young people within their communities.

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