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TERRA is an international collaboration project between the Department of Agriculture of the University of Sassari and the KNUST of Kumasi to protect soil health of farms in Ghana
The project was carried out with the contribution of the Sardinia Region - General Directorate of the Presidency - Institutional Relations Service.
TERRA PROJECT WELCOMES YOU
Take care of soil
OUR GOALS
Employment of eco-sustainable technologies for the re-use of organic residues in the agricultural chain
TERRA aims to valorize agricultural residues through the technological transfer of eco-sustainable practices (e.g. composting, pyrolysis, vermicomposting, etc.) for:
- encourage agricultural production with a lower environmental impact;
- restore soil fertility and functionality;
- increase the circular economy;
- create new supply chain paths (e.g. cocoa-chocolate).
OUR COMMITMENT
The production of foods with low environmental impact will offer the possibility of placing products on the market with a greater remunerative capacity and this will be reflected in the entire production chain, in particular that of cocoa-chocolate, where producers who use these soil improvers will be able to stipulate a contract of the supply chain with chocolate artisans, especially Italian ones, always attentive to the quality and sustainability of their products and raw materials.
FARMERS INVOLVEMENT
Working together
It is hoped that within 2 years from the end of the project at least 70% of the farmers directly involved in it will use the organic soil improvers produced by the valorisation of agricultural residues. While it is estimated that at least 10% of Ghanaian farmers will use organic soil improvers produced by valorising agricultural residues within 5 years of the end of the project.
TRAINING OF FARMERS
University Technology Transfer
At the end of the project, the farmers involved will be able to produce the soil improvers used to improve soil fertility by transforming their crop residues. Over time, this practice will lead to an increase in organic substance and nutrient content in the soil, generating direct benefits for farmers (reduction in the use of fertilizers) and indirect benefits for the community (soil functionality), leading to better management of crops and higher profitability of agriculture in Ghana.
WOMEN ARE MORE
Change is better
The role of women can be re-evaluated and privileged, as they are often employed in marginal jobs on the companies and who, through the management of the production of soil improvers from agricultural residues, will be able to redeem their social position not only within the companies but even in the entire rural system of Ghana.
JOIN US
Change is possible
With the cooperation programs of the University of Sassari and the University of Turin students can be involved in our project.
NEWS
All our progresses
From the field to the chocolate bar
13-22 October 2023
TERRA will present its activities at the event Eurochocolate 2023 in Bastia Umbra (PG). During the event consumers and chocolate artisans will be interviewed for the TERRA project.
15 December 2023
TERRA will be part of the World Soil Day 2023
TERRA PART OF THE WORLD
19 June 2024
TERRA AGAINST DESERTIFICATION
TERRA will be part of the
Desertification and Drought Day 2024
NEWS
All our progresses
From the field to the chocolate bar
13-22 October 2023
TERRA will present its activities at the event Eurochocolate 2023 in Bastia Umbra (PG). During the event consumers and chocolate artisans will be interviewed for the TERRA project.
15 December 2023
TERRA will be part of the World Soil Day 2023
TERRA PART OF THE WORLD
FROM IDEA TO REALITY
The evolution of Terra Project
TERRA was born from the partnership relationships between UNISS, KNUST, EMFED FARMS and UNITO that started from the sharing of experiences gained in research projects aimed at valorising the residues of various agricultural products (e.g. beer threshers and cocoa pods). These projects represented the basis for the birth of collaborative relationships initially between researchers from the Departments of Agriculture of the University of Sassari and Turin, subsequently through international exchanges, they allowed the creation of a collaborative relationship with Ghana's partners .
