Accra Brewery PLC (ABL), in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has officially launched Phase Two of their flagship agricultural empowerment initiative. This next phase focuses on enhancing maize farming productivity through the implementation of Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) across three key regions in Ghana: Bono, Ashanti, and Upper West.
Phase Two was kicked off with a series of intensive train-the-trainer sessions, benefiting nearly 100 smallholder farmers and aggregators in Wenchi (Bono Region) and Ejura (Ashanti Region). These practical sessions were facilitated by Agricultural Consultant Theunis Coetzee, who provided hands-on guidance in critical areas such as land preparation, ploughing, and fertilizer application, among other agronomic techniques.
“Supporting selected maize farmers with the right skills and knowledge not only improves yields but also strengthens food security and economic stability in rural communities,” said Solomon Ayiah, Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs at ABL, during a session in Ejura.
This initiative underscores ABL’s commitment to sustainable maize and cassava cultivation—key ingredients in its beer production—and aligns with WFP’s broader mission to strengthen food systems and livelihoods. Together, the partnership is aimed at building the capacity of smallholder farmers and enhancing local sourcing in Ghana.
As the program progresses, trained farmers are expected to cascade the knowledge within their communities, amplifying impact and promoting a more resilient and sustainable agricultural value chain.
