Below are some current developments on agriculture in Africa: ADRA Trains 722 Volunteer Extension Officers The Adventist Development and Relief Agency Ghana (ADRA) has trained about 722 volunteer extension farmers, adding to the few in the country to assist farmers improve on their production. ADRA said it will train more extension officers to enhance the […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – November 17, 2014
Below are some current developments on Agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues Initiative Boosts Cocoa Productivity More than 32,000 cocoa farmers in Ghana and other West African countries are now reducing the impact of pests and plant diseases on their cocoa crop. This has become possible through a joint programme by CropLife Africa Middle East and […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – November 10, 2014
Below are some current developments on Agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues European Union (EU) Funds Research to Maximize Yam Production The European Union (EU) is Ghana and United Kingdom research institutions to cut post-harvest losses of yams, estimated at 60 percent globally. Through the GRATITUDE project, the EU is funding the efforts of the Centre […]