aratcweb/Aboadi-Rural-Agricultural-Technology-Centre

Official website for Aboadi Rural Agricultural Technology Centre (ARATC), showcasing its agricultural training, livelihood development, consultancy services, projects, community impact, partners and news across Ghana. # Aboadi Rural Agricultural Technology Centre (ARATC) - Official Website This is the official institutional website for the Aboadi Rural Agricultural Technology Centre (ARATC), a Ghanaian non-governmental, non-profit organization that delivers practical agricultural training, livelihood development, research, and consultancy services. ## Project Overview The website establishes a credible, modern, fast, and mobile-friendly digital presence for ARATC. It communicates the organization's practical experience and visible impact to development partners, government agencies, private-sector companies, and community members. ## Technology Stack - **Framework:** Next.js 15.3 (App Router) - **UI Library:** React 19 - **Language:** JavaScript/JSX - **Styling:** Tailwind CSS 4 - **Animations:** Motion for React - **Icons:** Lucide React - **Deployment:** Vercel ## Local Setup 1. **Clone the repository** 2. **Install dependencies:** ```bash npm install ``` 3. **Environment Variables:** Copy the example environment file and update it with your own credentials if testing the contact form. ```bash cp .env.example .env.local ``` 4. **Run the development server:** ```bash npm run dev ``` Open localhost in your browser. ## Commands - `npm run dev` - Starts the local development server. - `npm run build` - Builds the application for production. - `npm run start` - Runs the built application. - `npm run lint` - Runs ESLint to catch errors and enforce code style. ## Folder Structure - `/app` - Next.js App Router pages, layouts, and server actions. - `/components` - Reusable UI components (Header, Footer, Button, etc.). - `/content` - Structured local content files (services, projects, news) acting as a lightweight CMS. - `/docs` - Project documentation including CMS integration and content gap records. - `/lib` - Utility functions. - `/public` - Static assets like images and logos. ## Environment Variables The `.env.example` file contains the required environment vari …