World Food Day 2026: Forikrom women champion local foods and call for stronger support for rural farmers
As the world marks World Food Day under the theme “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow”, women farmers in Forikrom, in the Bono East Region, have added their voices to the global call for action, urging Ghanaians to eat local, support rural farmers, and push for policies that strengthen food security.
On World Food Day 2026, the theme "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow," women farmers from Forikrom, Ghana, emphasized the importance of local foods and support for rural farmers to ensure food security. The occasion, organized by the Abrono Organic Farming Project in collaboration with the Rural Women Farmers Association of Ghana, featured a mini local food Durbar.
Executive Director of ABOFAP, Nana Kwao Adams, urged participants to prioritize locally produced food and advocate for policies that empower rural farmers for sustainable farming. Forikromhemaa Nana Sakyiwaa Abanaba encouraged Ghanaians to embrace organic foods, highlighting their health benefits.
Anita Suntaa, National Coordinator for the Rural Women Farmers Association of Ghana, called for policies to help women farmers produce enough food, including irrigation systems to facilitate year-round farming, especially in the Upper West Region. Festus Addai, Techiman Municipal Agric Extension Officer, noted the disparity between available resources and the continued hunger in the country, stressing the need for more action.
Faiza Issah, Nutrition Officer at the Forikrom Health Centre, advised participants to consume local foods rich in the four-star diet, promoting a balanced intake of various food groups for optimal health.
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