Empowering communities through agriculture, skills and enterprise
ARATC provides practical agricultural training, livelihood development, consultancy services and community-based programmes that help people build sustainable incomes and stronger communities.
Experience rooted in communities
Aboadi Rural Agricultural Technology Centre (ARATC) is a Ghanaian non-governmental, non-profit organization that delivers practical agricultural training, livelihood development, research and consultancy services.
Our work supports farmers, women, young people and institutions with skills and solutions that improve productivity, resilience and economic opportunity.
About ARATC
What We Do
Practical solutions for stronger livelihoods and resilient communities.
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
Climate-smart production, aquaculture, beekeeping, mushroom, snail, poultry, rabbit and grasscutter enterprises.
Learn moreLivelihood & Skills Training
Practical soap making, baking, gari processing, bead making and other practical income-generating activities.
Learn moreEntrepreneurship Development
Enterprise formation, business development, market linkages and value-chain support.
Learn moreResearch & Consultancy
Feasibility studies, baseline surveys, project evaluation, farm planning, market analysis and monitoring.
Learn morePrivate Sector & Market Systems
Value-chain development, M4P approaches, supply-chain support and community engagement for companies and partners.
Learn moreEnvironment & Community Development
Climate adaptation, natural-resource livelihoods, health and sanitation, gender inclusion, youth participation.
Learn moreMaking a visible impact
We deliver evidence-based results through practical training, community engagement, and strong partnerships.
Featured Projects
Recent interventions and community outcomes.
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John Kwamina Gyimah
Founder and Executive Director
John Kwamina Gyimah is an agricultural extension and rural-development professional with more than 36 years of experience in research, extension, programme delivery and community development. His academic and professional background includes an MPhil in Agricultural Extension, a BSc in Agricultural Extension, postgraduate training in agricultural administration and participation in the Cochran Agricultural Fellowship Program in the United States.
Meet the Leadership & TeamLet us build practical solutions together
Are you planning an agricultural training programme, livelihood intervention, community project or technical study? Speak with ARATC about your objectives, target group and location.