WFP and KOICA launch digital agriculture training for Ghana colleges

The World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to launch a specialized digital agriculture skills training programme. This initiative aims to modernize the curriculum within Ghana’s agricultural colleges by integrating technology into traditional farming education. The programme was inaugurated with a focus on five agricultural colleges, seeking to equip both instructors and students with the tools necessary to thrive in a digital-first global economy.

At the heart of this collaboration is a five-day "Training of Trainers" workshop designed to bridge specific skills gaps identified in prior institutional assessments. Instructors from the participating colleges are being trained in comprehensive modules that cover smart agriculture, advanced digital literacy, and agribusiness management. By focusing on the educators first, the WFP and its partners intend to ensure that modern farming techniques are sustainably transferred to the next generation of Ghanaian farmers through updated teaching methods.

The initiative specifically targets the growing disconnect between traditional farming and the interests of the youth. By introducing technology-driven solutions, the organizers hope to make the agricultural sector more attractive and viable for young people. Participants in the training sessions have expressed significant optimism, noting that the new modules will improve teaching methods and better prepare students to solve real-world agricultural challenges using data and digital tools.

This collaboration reflects a broader effort to boost food security and economic resilience through education. As these digital modules are integrated into the national curriculum, the goal is to produce graduates who are not only farmers but also tech-savvy entrepreneurs. The successful rollout across the initial five colleges is expected to serve as a blueprint for scaling digital agriculture training throughout the country under the supervision of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.