ACCRA, GHANA – AFAP Ghana is actively investing in the country’s agricultural input supply chain through a comprehensive, nationwide training program aimed at agro-dealers. Recognizing their vital role in reaching farmers, this initiative focuses on building capacity in crucial areas of business operations and regulatory adherence.

The training modules are designed to address the multifaceted demands placed on modern agro-dealers. Participants receive instruction and updates on:

• Effective Business Management: Covering essential topics like financial record-keeping, stock management, and customer relations to improve the viability and sustainability of their enterprises.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations: Providing critical information on new environmental guidelines related to the safe handling, storage, and distribution of agro-inputs, promoting environmental stewardship.
• Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate (PPRSD) Regulations: Focusing specifically on the Directorate’s rules governing fertilizer sales, quality standards, and documentation to ensure full compliance within the sector.

This initiative underscores AFAP Ghana’s commitment to fostering a professional, compliant, and reliable agro-dealer network. By ensuring dealers are well-versed in both business fundamentals and the latest regulations from key bodies like the EPA and PPRSD, AFAP Ghana helps strengthen the entire agricultural value chain, ultimately supporting farmers with better access to quality inputs and services delivered responsibly. The training is being rolled out progressively across different regions of Ghana.