SHARP Pilot Project empowers students and the community with drip irrigation

The Schools and Households Agric Revival Program (SHARP) under the Governance Africa Foundation (GAfF) has expanded its impact by introducing a state-of-the-art drip irrigation system at St. Paul’s Senior High School in the Ketu South Municipality.

This milestone, achieved through a collaboration with Interplast, marks a renewed commitment to empowering both students and local farmers with practical agricultural skills while enhancing food production efficiency.

The SHARP initiative was formally relaunched at a ceremony on March 4, 2025, at St. Paul’s SHS, bringing together students, local farmers and key stakeholders from the education, civic, and agricultural sectors. The event featured addresses from the Ketu South NCCE Director, the Headmaster of St. Paul’s SHS, representatives from Interplast, the Founder of GAfF, the Chief of the community, and the Ketu South Director of the Ministry of Agriculture.

A key highlight of the event was the launch of newly branded Civic Education Club (CEC) T-shirts, which will be distributed to civic clubs in senior high schools nationwide to promote student engagement in governance. Additionally, certificates of appreciation were awarded to individuals and organizations that contributed to the success of the program, notably, the NCCE, Interplast, Business & Financial Times, Hungarian Embassy and St. Paul Senior High School.

Following the official ceremony, stakeholders and students visited the school farm, where the newly installed drip irrigation system was demonstrated by an expert from Interplast. This modern irrigation technology, which allows for both watering and fertilizer application, is expected to revolutionize farming practices at the school by ensuring year-round crop production with efficient water use.

The SHARP initiative aligns with Ghana’s broader strategy of strengthening agribusiness as a pillar of economic growth. By equipping students with hands-on agricultural skills, the program fosters entrepreneurship, creates employment opportunities, and reduces post-harvest losses through improved preservation and processing techniques.

As SHARP continues to expand, investors and development partners are encouraged to come on board to support this transformative program. Investing in SHARP means investing in the future of Ghana’s food security, youth employment, and sustainable agribusiness.

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