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Ghana's Farm 360 Launches Tree Planting Initiative, Empowers 23 Women in Moringa Seedling Nursery
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Ghana's Farm 360 Launches Tree Planting Initiative, Empowers 23 Women in Moringa Seedling Nursery

From Ghanaian Times · (4h ago) English Positive tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Farm 360 launched a tree planting and land restoration initiative in Adelakope, Ghana, on April 17, 2026.
  • The program trained 23 women in nurturing moringa seedlings, with over 2,500 seedlings planted on the first day.
  • The initiative aims to plant over one million trees by 2030 to restore degraded lands, improve soil health, sequester carbon, and create sustainable livelihoods, with a focus on women's empowerment.

Farm 360, a proud Ghanaian agritech company, has officially launched its ambitious Tree Planting and Land Restoration Initiative in Adelakope. This program, commencing on April 17, 2026, is more than just an environmental effort; it's a powerful statement of our commitment to Ghana's future. We brought together 23 women, equipping them with the skills to nurture moringa seedlings, and on day one, they already cared for over 2,500. This is just the beginning of a five-year journey targeting one million trees across our nation's vital cocoa belt by 2030.

Tree planting is not just an environmental act, it is an investment in our future. Every tree planted today is a step toward reversing climate change, restoring our degraded lands, and building a Ghana that is green, resilient, and prosperous.At Farm 360, we are committed to making this a reality, one seedling at a time.

— Kenneth NelsonCEO of Farm 360, speaking at the launch of the Tree Planting and Land Restoration Initiative.

Our vision extends beyond mere reforestation. We aim to heal degraded lands, enrich our soil, capture carbon, and crucially, build sustainable livelihoods for our communities. As our CEO, Kenneth Nelson, eloquently stated, "Tree planting is not just an environmental act, it is an investment in our future." We are dedicated to reversing climate change and cultivating a Ghana that is green, resilient, and prosperous.

A cornerstone of this initiative is the deliberate empowerment of women. "With a target of at least 40 to 50 percent female participation across the programme, Farm 360 has positioned women at the very heart of its land restoration work," Nelson emphasized. Our Chairperson, Martin Tettey Nartey, further highlighted this, saying, "We believe deeply that when you empower a woman, you transform a community." This program is designed to plant seeds of economic independence, enabling these women to earn income, build skills, and achieve self-reliance.

With a target of at least 40 to 50 percent female participation across the programme, Farm 360 has positioned women at the very heart of its land restoration work.

— Mr NelsonHighlighting the focus on women's involvement in the initiative.

This initiative, a collaboration with Barka Capital Funds, represents a significant step forward. The Adelakope nursery is the first of many, with plans to scale up from 50,000 trees in 2025 to 100,000 in 2026, and continuing this growth through 2030. We are not just planting trees; we are cultivating hope and a greener, more prosperous future for all Ghanaians. This is a uniquely Ghanaian endeavor, driven by local innovation and a deep understanding of our environmental and social needs, a perspective often missed in broader international coverage.

We believe deeply that when you empower a woman, you transform a community. This initiative is designed not just to plant trees, but to plant seeds of economic independence in the lives of these women. We want them to see that through this work, they can earn income, build skills, and stand on their own feet.

— Mr Martin Tettey NarteyChairperson of Farm 360, explaining the socio-economic goals of the initiative.
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Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.