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The Center for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD Ghana), an NGO, has participated in this year’s Seeds Fair held in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region.
Organised by Trax Ghana under its Beela Project, the Seeds Fair brought together smallholder farmers, community leaders, and agricultural stakeholders to promote and preserve indigenous seed varieties, seen as the cornerstone of sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.
The Seeds Fair provided a unique platform for knowledge-sharing, cultural expression, and community empowerment.
Against the backdrop of increasing reliance on commercial and genetically modified seeds, the Seeds Fair highlighted the urgent need to protect traditional seed varieties, many of which face the threat of extinction.
Smallholder farmers from across the Upper East Region showcased diverse range of indigenous seeds, each representing centuries of local knowledge, resilience and adaptation.
Dr Kodimah Siita, Executive Director of CORD Ghana, who participated in the event, emphasised the organisation’s firm commitment to building resilient food systems through community-led approaches.
He said, “By actively engaging in seed exchanges and agroecological learning sessions, we are demonstrating our commitment to supporting farmer-led initiatives and promoting seed sovereignty.”
He said, “CORD Ghana’s participation was not just symbolic. It was a deliberate effort to empower local farmers with the resources and knowledge they need to thrive.”
Dr Kodimah said the indigenous seeds were more than just tools for food production, adding they embodied the resilience, identity, and heritage of local communities.
He reiterated CORD Ghana’s commitment to promoting seed sovereignty and agroecological farming.
