Expansion of Cassava and Maize Farms

About this project

🔍 Project Overview:

In 2024, EA. Aquaye Farms Ltd embarked on a major farm expansion project aimed at boosting staple food production—particularly cassava and maize—to meet increasing local demand and enhance food security in the region.

The initiative involved acquiring and cultivating over 100 acres of virgin and fallow land in the Assin South District. The project leveraged sustainable practices, such as conservation tillage, soil testing, and organic soil amendments, to improve yields while maintaining soil health.

✅ Key Achievements:

• 100+ acres of cassava and maize planted

• Introduced improved, high-yield, drought-resistant seed varieties

• Increased average yield per acre by 40% over previous years

• Employed 70+ seasonal workers, primarily youths and women, during peak periods

• Created supply contracts with local food processors and traders

• Reduced rural unemployment in the project zone by providing consistent labor opportunities

🌱 Sustainability Practices:

• Utilized crop rotation to maintain soil nutrients

• Integrated manual and mechanized farming methods to improve efficiency while involving local labor

• Applied organic fertilizers and mulching techniques to promote long-term soil fertility

💡 Impact on Community:

This project didn't just increase agricultural output—it stimulated local economic activity. Young people, previously idle, found meaningful employment, while women were engaged in both fieldwork and post-harvest processing. The abundance of produce from the farm also contributed to stabilizing local food prices and reducing reliance on imported staples.