Africa 2000 Network in collaboration with UNDP organised a workshop for potential guinea fowl farmers in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region.
The objective of the workshop was to sensitise and educate farmers on Guinea fowl Production.
The project coordinator Mr. Iddrisu Sumani made it known that, the aim of the programme was to improve the livelihood of people in the District sustainably.
According to him, upon his assumption of office as the Co-ordinator, the existing projects as at that time were groundnut and Shea butter processing, Sheep and Goats farmers and guinea fowl production. He noted that, all these interventions are in a deplorable state.
He said it was the interest of the donors and the District Assembly to revamp these projects.
He disclosed that, they have accquired 8 incubators worth thirty-five Ghana cedis each for each group of farmers, which consist of five members.
In his speech the HOn. DCE Adam Mutawakilu expressed his gratitude and joy for their participation.
He added that he will at all times stand firm in support of the project both internally and externally and will serve as the voice for the project any time the need arises.
He described sustainability as living a better life forever and not for a short time. Therefore they should all team up to make this aim come to a reality.
He added that, the resources were available and so it was left to the beneficiaries to use them judiciously.
Some of the topics discussed included improved management practises on guinea fowl production, Artificial Insemination, challenges of guinea fowl farming, and its benefit among others.
The facilitator of the workshop was Mr. O.K. Siberi
BY ATULE REGINA AND SUMAILA HAFIZ-DAMONGO
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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