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  Mr. Benjamin Fiafor -  Farm Radio Representative for both Ghana and Nigeria     The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), is set to improve agricultural extension services in Ghana by embracing the power of social media. Recognizing the challenges posed by the declining numbers of agric extension officers and the threat of zoonotic diseases like Ebola and avian influenza, which limit direct human interactions, MOFA is gearing up to introduce platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp to promote agriculture. To kickstart this initiative, regional agricultural extension officers, Women in Agric Development (WIAD) representatives, and radio presenters from all 16 regions participated in a comprehensive five-day training program in Koforidua. The objective was to equip participants with the necessary skills to leverage social media in advancing agricultural communication and outreach effort...

  In a bid to promote agricultural extension services in the country, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has convened a five-day workshop in Koforidua, the eastern regional capital to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to produce high quality radio content programme  tailored to the needs of farmers. This is through the use of electronic devices like radio and telephone among others to enhance the services of agric extension officers. The participants from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA),included Women In Agric and Development, WIAD, Regional Extension Officers, Crop officers.  There are 32 radio presenters from the 16 regions.   Welcoming participants, a Director from Agric Extension Directorate of MOFA, Dr. Gabriel Owusu,  emphasized the importance of commitment from all stakeholders  to ensure the success of the project. involved. He tasked the Agric Extension Advisory Service hubs in the regions, as well...