GHANASS wins 2026 Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge with solar dryer
Written by Samuel Adjetey Adjei Team Gamma from Ghana Senior High School (GHANASS), Koforidua, has won the 2026 Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge (YAIC) with a solar dryer designed to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses. The team won the competition at the grand finale, held during the 2026 AgriFair organised by the Youth Alliance for Agriculture Transformation […]
Team Gamma from Ghana Senior High School emerged victorious at the 2026 Youth Agri-Innovation Challenge (YAIC) with their innovative solar dryer designed to combat post-harvest losses. The competition, hosted by the Youth Alliance for Agriculture Transformation (YAFAT), gathered young innovators to present agricultural solutions for farmer challenges.
The team, led by John Smith Dogbey, Boye Adjetey Anang, and Akwetey Elikem Albert, developed the Solar Dryer after conducting research on farmers' needs in Africa, particularly for an efficient drying method that eliminates pests and unfavorable weather conditions. Traditional open-air drying often exposed produce to damage, leading to significant post-harvest losses.
To address this issue, Team Gamma created a Solar Dryer, a solar-powered device that utilizes renewable energy, unlike fossil fuel-dependent systems. This innovation caters to rural communities with limited electricity access, featuring automated components and electronic controls, allowing farmers to manage the drying process without continuous supervision.
YAFAT supports youth-led agricultural transformation, fostering innovation to tackle sector challenges and create sustainable solutions. Team Gamma's win underscores the potential of youth-driven initiatives in Ghana's agricultural landscape, offering a cleaner, easier, and more reliable means of preserving cereals, grains, vegetables, and other crops.
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