Northern Rural Growth Project
How PDSS-N worked with the IFAD-funded Northern Rural Growth Programme to strengthen value chains and link smallholder farmers to markets.
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Presbyterian Development & Social Services-North
Empowering communities across Northern Ghana
For more than 30 years we have worked with smallholder farmers, women's groups and communities to improve livelihoods, health and access to markets.
Who we are
The development wing of the Upper Presbytery
The Presbyterian Development and Social Services-North (PDSS-N) is a church-based Non-Governmental Organization, registered with the Department of Social Welfare (DSW/9332) and as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CG067922017).
Our objective is to develop and strengthen the structures, systems and links that let our agricultural stations, health projects and community-based rehabilitation programmes achieve lasting change.
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What we do
Our programmes
Practical support for farmers, women's groups, persons with disabilities and communities across Northern Ghana.
Sustainable Shea Value-Chain Initiative
Developing the shea industry through value addition, with processing centres and warehouses for women's groups.
Agro-Processing Centres
Establishing agro-processing centres that add value to produce and create sustainable jobs.
Mechanization Services
Timely, affordable mechanization services for smallholder farmers.
Health
Primary and reproductive health care, malaria and HIV/AIDS prevention, and community-based health resources.
Agribusiness Consortium Program
Working with enterprises that serve farmers
For more than 30 years the Presbyterian Agricultural projects have supported smallholder farmer livelihoods in Northern Ghana, moving from productivity and extension support to opening up markets for farmers' produce. Our consortium partners include:
- Akandem Farms Ltd
- Realty Enterprise
- Bayerijua Consult and Service (BACOS)
- Ploutizo Enterprise
- Dan-Gracia
- Facio Innovations Technology
PDSS-N in focus
Latest news and reports
Women’s Crop (Shea & Baobab) Window End of Project Report
End-of-project report on the women's crop window of the Commodity Value Chain Enhancement Project, building shea and baobab value chains in Northern Ghana.
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