{"id":3829,"date":"2026-05-29T07:14:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/?p=3829"},"modified":"2026-06-22T07:21:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:21:02","slug":"promoting-sustainable-livelihoods-for-young-women-through-aggregation-and-agribusiness-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/index.php\/promoting-sustainable-livelihoods-for-young-women-through-aggregation-and-agribusiness-development\/","title":{"rendered":"PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR YOUNG WOMEN THROUGH AGGREGATION AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AV Ventures organised a training programme on \u201cBecoming an Aggregator\u201d for beneficiaries in Sogakope within the South Tongu District from 25<sup>th<\/sup> to 28<sup>th<\/sup> May 2026. The training, facilitated by the South Tongu District Department of Agriculture, aimed to build the capacity of farmers, traders, and potential aggregators to participate effectively in agricultural value chains and improve agribusiness outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of 60 participants (7 males and 54 females) were trained on key areas, including aggregation roles, agricultural marketing, quality management, storage and logistics, financial management, and risk management. The participatory training approach enhanced practical understanding through group discussions, interactive exercises, and real-life business simulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme strengthened participants\u2019 capacity to link farmers to markets, improve produce quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase income-generation opportunities. Overall, the training contributed significantly to promoting agribusiness development and sustainable livelihoods within the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-1-3-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3830\" srcset=\"http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-1-3-1024x731.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-1-3-300x214.jpg 300w, http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-1-3-768x549.jpg 768w, http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-1-3-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-1-3-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/stda.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-1-3-280x200.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure 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