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REACH Project hands over agric equipment to Damongo Agric College and Bible Agric Research Station
The Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) Project on Friday, handed over conservation agriculture equipment worth GH¢157,35O.8 to Damongo Agric College (DAC) and Babile Agric Research Station (BARS) to help train and demonstrate agricultural practices to extension agents.
The conservation agriculture equipment included micro tractors and crimpers.
The Resilience Against Climate Change (EU-REACH) Project Manager, Mr Matthias Berthold told the media at the handing over ceremony at Wa in the Upper West Region, that each institution would receive one of each item to facilitate practical training.
He said it would also serve as essential tools in the learning journey of the extension agents and farmers to enable them to embrace sustainable farming methods
‘’The key institution plays a vital role in agricultural research, education and extension services, we recognize the importance of knowledge transfers and practical demonstrations in fostering the adoption of conservation agriculture,’’he said.
He said conservation agriculture has emerged as a pivotal approach in promoting sustainable farming practices and mechanization plays a vital role in its successful implementation.
He stressed on the need for the two institutions to bear in mind that tractors could be very dangerous and harmful if not carefully managed.
He admonished the beneficiaries to make proper handling and maintenance of the equipment a priority and use them for their intended purpose.
He advised the public to see agriculture as a serious business and forge partnerships with appropriate organizations and identify existing opportunities in the agricultural sector.
The Upper West Regional Director of Agriclture, Mr. Emmanual Sasu Yeboah extended his gratitude to the project, adding that investment in the agriculture sector was a key to increasing growth in the society.
He used the opportunity to encourage the public to not shy away from farming since agriculture had the potential to improve lives in the society.
He urged the two-beneficiary institutions not to misuse the items donated but rather make good used of it to pave way for such opportunities to keep coming their way.
The Principal of the Damongo Agric College (DAC) Mr. Mohammed Nuhu Adams thanked the REACH project and its partners for the support and promised that the equipment would be put to good use.
The REACH Project was co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
FROM RAFIA ABDUL RAZAK WA
The New Times Corporation (NTC) on Monday held its annual thanksgiving service, bringing together staff and management to reflect on the past year, express gratitude, and renew their commitment to the organisation’s growth.
At the service, the Deputy Chairperson of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) and a Board Member of the New Times Corporation (NTC), Madam Charity Binka, called for strong and intentional collaboration among staff, emphasising that unity and teamwork were crucial to transforming the corporation during its challenging times.
“This is a time to break silos, share ideas and work together as one team with a shared vision,” she said, adding that innovation and digital transformation must be embraced to secure NTC’s future.
Madam Binka expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the corporation and its employees despite financial and operational difficulties.
“Though the journey has not been smooth, God has sustained us. We are here today because of His grace,” she indicated, acknowledging the resilience and dedication of staff who have kept The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator among the country’s most respected newspapers.
Quoting Jeremiah 29:11, she encouraged staff to remain hopeful and confident that brighter days lie ahead.
Delivering the sermon, Rev. John Akorli of Word Divine International Ministry at Sukura, Accra, cautioned staff against excessive talking and gossip, warning that careless speech could create unnecessary problems.
Rev. Akorli further reminded staff that their identity should not be defined by past mistakes, family background, or negative labels.
He encouraged them to live confidently, depend on God’s guidance, and remain focused on their responsibilities, noting that spiritual awareness and discipline were essential to personal and organisational growth.
The service ended with prayers for unity, renewal, and a prosperous new chapter for the New Times Corporation.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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The Catholic Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese, Bishop Joseph Afrifa Agyekum, has expressed concern over the rising rate of divorce in the country, attributing the trend largely to inadequate knowledge about marriage and misplaced expectations of couples.
He said many marriages were collapsing because couples entered into the union without a clear understanding of the responsibilities, sacrifices and commitments that marriage demands.
The Bishop raised the concern while addressing congregants at the 50th anniversary of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church at Madina on Sunday.
According to him, marriage was increasingly being viewed through unrealistic lenses shaped by social media, peer pressure and material expectations, rather than mutual respect, patience and shared values.
“Many people go into marriage with expectations that are not grounded in reality. When those expectations are not met, conflict sets in and eventually leads to separation or divorce,” he observed.
The Bishop noted that some couples lacked proper preparation before marriage, adding that pre-marital counselling was often treated as a formality rather than an opportunity to gain deeper insight into marital life.
He stressed the need for churches, families and society to intensify education on marriage, particularly among the youth, to help them make informed decisions before entering into marital unions.
The Bishop also urged married couples to embrace dialogue, forgiveness and understanding, saying disagreements were inevitable but could be resolved through patience and commitment.
He urged couples experiencing challenges to seek counselling instead of resorting to separation, emphasising that strong families remained the foundation of a stable and progressive society.
By Kennedy Afedzi
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