Yara Ghana has deepened its long-standing commitment to empowering women in agriculture by once again partnering with Agrihouse Foundation to host the 7th edition of the Women in Food and Agricultural Leadership Training Forum (WOFAGRIC) and the Gold in the Soil Awards, scheduled to take place from Wednesday, July 9, to Thursday, July 10, 2025, in the Central Region.

As a key partner and sponsor over the past seven years, Yara Ghana continues to play a pivotal role in supporting women across the agricultural value chain.

The company is actively working to bridge gaps, create inclusive opportunities, and promote sustainable growth through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.

In a statement, Ms Theresa Randolph, Country Manager of Yara Ghana, lauded the impact of WOFAGRIC and the Gold in the Soil Awards, describing the platforms as transformative forces that align with Yara’s mission of advancing resilient and inclusive food systems.

"Yara Ghana is proud to have walked this journey hand in hand with Agrihouse Foundation for the past seven years on this initiative. Together, we are shaping a future where women are not only visible in agriculture but also lead the way as innovators and changemakers, redefining the future of food systems.

“Through this initiative, we have supported the development of efficient and sustainable food systems by offering farmers access to agronomic expertise, digital farming tools, and climate-smart crop nutrition solutions that increase yields and protect the environment,” said Ms Randolph.

She explained that as part of their 2025 strategic agenda, Yara Ghana has expanded its national input distribution network to include over 300 retailers across the country.

Additionally, the company has launched an interest-free credit partnership programme aimed at strengthening distributor and retailer capacity, improving access to inputs, and ensuring last-mile delivery to smallholder farmers.

“These efforts are intentionally designed to unlock real opportunities, particularly for women agripreneurs, by addressing systemic challenges and enabling them to grow their agribusinesses,” she added.

Yara Ghana remains committed to creating a nature-positive food future that is inclusive and empowering for all.

"That’s why we continue to invest in strategic partnerships like this to break down barriers and build a future where women thrive at every level of agribusiness,” she indicated.

Commending Agrihouse Foundation for its unwavering dedication to empowering women farmers, she called on all stakeholders to unite in building a more inclusive and vibrant agricultural ecosystem.

Agrihouse Foundation’s Executive Director, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, expressed deep gratitude to Yara Ghana for its sustained partnership and commitment to advancing women in agribusiness.

“For seven years, Yara Ghana has walked this transformative journey with us not only as a key sponsor but as a visionary partner that truly believes in the power of women to lead change in agriculture,” Ms Akosa stated. “Their consistency and commitment have helped shape WOFAGRIC and the Gold in the Soil Awards into impactful platforms that are changing lives.”

She noted that with Yara Ghana’s support, the foundation has successfully trained, mentored, and empowered hundreds of women across different regions of Ghana.

“Yara Ghana’s role has gone beyond financial support; it has become a true enabler of inclusive development,” Ms Akosa emphasised. “Through this collaboration, we’ve seen women who were once overlooked rise to become community leaders, agribusiness owners, and advocates for food security. That is the legacy we are building together.”

She further encouraged other corporate institutions and development organisations to emulate Yara Ghana’s example by making deliberate investments in women-centred agricultural programmes.

“Empowering women in agriculture is not just a moral imperative—it is a strategic economic decision. When we invest in women, we uplift families, improve productivity, and transform agricultural systems at large.”