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The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) with support from AGRA is implementing part of the activities under the Ghana Inclusive Agricultural Transformation (GIAT) programme; “Strengthening the Ghana Seed System to Enhance Quality Seed Delivery to Farmers” aimed at delivering high quality certified seeds of hybrid maize, cowpea, groundnut and soybean to smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana to increase their production as well as their income.
As part of the project's activities, NASTAG in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) organized Seed and Inputs Fairs in four locations namely Sawla in the Sawla Tuna Kalba district, Wa in the Wa Municipality, Tumu in the Sissala East and Yagaba in the Mamprugu Moagduri; all within the USAID-GIAT Zone of Influence (ZOI). Under the theme: “Bringing quality certified seeds and other agro-input products to the doorsteps of farmers”. The Seed and Inputs fairs afforded farmers within the respective locations and satellite communities to easily and timely access the best seeds and other inputs they required for the season. The numerous input dealers who also registered for the event used the opportunity to educate farmers on their products and sold volumes of their seeds and inputs. The CEO of Farmer Pride remarked, “The district-level seed fair has proven to be the best for us input dealers and the farmers. You see from my table in the morning compared to now that I have sold all the things I brought to Tumu for exhibition and sales, and I have had more orders with cash already at hand. I am going to immediately send the seeds and the inputs the farmers have paid for to them through the next vehicle from Wa to Tumu. It is very exciting, and this event must be sustained. I can’t wait for my members to be approved to contribute my bit to building NASTAG”.
The 2022 district level Seeds and Inputs fairs were organized in collaboration and with funding support from the GIZ – Market Oriented Agriculture Programme (MOAP), African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) project and the EUGAP with the National Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) as host of the event at all four locations.
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NATIONAL SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION OF GHANA
2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Compiled by:
The Secretariat of NASTAG
Contact Address: PMB CT Cantonments, Accra; House #49 Nii Noi Kwame Street, Dzorwulu, Accra.
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January - December 2021
INTRODUCTION
This report provides a summary of activities carried out by the Association for the period; January to December, 2021. This is based on an activity plan for the period under review drawn from the four (4) pillars and strategic objectives of NASTAG.
ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT DURING THE 2021 ANNUAL YEAR
As part of the Association’s mandate, the following programs were undertaken successfully (initiated and/or accomplished) within the period under review which is worth noting for the attention of members.
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The 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) was held on 21st and 22nd April, 2022 at Anita Hotel, Ejisu-Kumasi. The two-half days event focused on the Statutory Annual General Meeting procedures which brought members of the Association to speed on the current position of the Association. Highlights focused on the financial status of the organization via the Audited Accounts presented and the progress made in the year 2021 coupled with the challenges encountered and efforts made aimed at addressing the challenges.
The 2021 AGM also gave critical attention to the Revised Strategic Plan for 2022 – 2026 reviewed by a team of consultants to chart a new course for the Association in light of new global developments. In discussing the document, the General Assembly called for some revisions for further consideration and adoption. A comprehensive data on the seed sector in Ghana compiled by a consultant through financial support under the USAID – GIAT project was also presented to members. The content of the presentation was acknowledged as very relevant which in collaboration with the government counterpart would help in making informed decisions on the seed sector.
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From left to corner: The President – M.r Kwabena Adu - Gyamfi giving his opening Remarks; Top left: The CEO - Mrs. Augusta Clottey taking members through Minutes of Previous Meeting, Down Left Corner - The Vice President, Mr. Seidu Mubarak Presenting New Member’s Certificate to the Rep. Demeter Ghana and Down Right corner: Mr Kweku Turkson taking members through a new Data collection form. |
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Representatives of thirty – five (35) out of Fifty-eight (58) association members were present at the meeting chaired by the President of the Association, Mr. Kwabena Adu - Gyamfi.
In his welcome statement, he emphasized that a strong seed system with linkages between all stakeholders is essential for delivering improved varieties and quality seeds which in turn are crucial for national food and nutrition security and the survival of rural communities. He further added that in order to guarantee access to the quantity and quality of seeds, enabling environment and desired systems must be put in place and fully operational to safeguard them. National seed services must also be strengthened, through the involvement of relevant stakeholders; both public and private, to ensure the development of the entrepreneurial capacity of seed industry enterprises.
At the end of the meeting, members acknowledged the importance of the constant flow of information between members and the Secretariat.
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“Leadership is the capacity to make a vision a reality. One can agree that NASTAG has had a vision from its inception. Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results, not attributes” – Peter Drucker
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The National Seed Council was constituted by the Office of the President and the 9-member Committee was inducted into office by the Honourable Minister for Food and Agriculture, Hon. Afriyie Akoto on 10th March 2022.
9 - member committee of the National Seed Council
Mr. Seidu Mubarak Abdulai is the Deputy Managing Director of Antika Company Limited, a registered member of NASTAG located in Wa in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Mr. Mubarak serves on the Executive Council as the Vice President of the Association.
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The National Seed Trade Association of Ghana (NASTAG) with other state and private partners has embarked on an aggressive campaign to increase smallholder farmers’ productivity, incomes and food and nutrition security in Ghana.
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