A targeted anti-bush fire engagement was held at Bonya in the Offuman Zone of Techiman North District, specifically focusing on farmers within the community in a collaborative effort to combat the devastating effects of bush fires on agricultural livelihoods.
The exercise, conducted as part of the broader anti-bush fire strategy, brought together NADMO officials, agricultural officers, and representatives from DIZENGOFF in a community meeting format that allowed for direct interaction between disaster management experts and local farmers.
During the engagement, farmers were educated extensively on the risks associated with bush burning during land preparation and the significant impact of bush fires on valuable cash crops such as cocoa and cashew. The importance of creating fire belts around farms was emphasized as a critical preventive measure, along with early detection and reporting of fire outbreaks.
Agricultural officers and DIZENGOFF representatives further provided guidance on improved farming practices that reduce reliance on burning, promoting safer and more sustainable agricultural methods that protect both livelihoods and the environment.
The engagement also served as a valuable platform for farmers to share their challenges, enabling NADMO and its partners to better understand local conditions and prepare more effective interventions tailored to community needs.
Farmers who participated in the program expressed appreciation for the initiative and committed to adopting safer farming practices, including the creation of fire belts around their farms and the use of alternative land preparation methods.
