POLICY/RESEARCH
Quality seeds: The true weapon of a farmer
May 10, 2016
Quality seeds: The true weapon of a farmer
As captured in the popular adage: “Garbage in, garbage out”, so every farmer reaps what he or she sows. This,…
Climate-driven water scarcity could hit economic growth – World Bank
May 9, 2016
Climate-driven water scarcity could hit economic growth – World Bank
Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, could cost some regions up to 6 per cent of their gross domestic product…
Poultry Producers Need To Protect Against Wild Birds
May 6, 2016
Poultry Producers Need To Protect Against Wild Birds
Spring brings with it field work and planting. It also means wild birds are now in migration. And that means commercial…
10 Foods To Eat To Lower Your Cholesterol
May 4, 2016
10 Foods To Eat To Lower Your Cholesterol
Research shows that seven in ten adults over the age of 45 has high cholesterol levels. High cholesterol can lead…
Cause of mosquito resistance linked to agric, industrial chemicals
April 28, 2016
Cause of mosquito resistance linked to agric, industrial chemicals
The inappropriate use and disposal of industrial and agricultural chemicals have become the major cause of mosquito resistance in the…
Monsanto announces new technology to make its GM crops more pest resistant
April 28, 2016
Monsanto announces new technology to make its GM crops more pest resistant
Monsanto says it has developed breakthrough technology to help make its crops more resistant to bugs and pests. The new…
Tanzania: Experts Mull ‘Super Cassava’
April 22, 2016
Tanzania: Experts Mull ‘Super Cassava’
A team of international scientists has published a map with detailed and accurate genetic information that will help to improve…
Building Climate Smart Value Chain In Cocoa Sector
April 19, 2016
Building Climate Smart Value Chain In Cocoa Sector
Climate change is a serious threat to agricultural production which has a strong connotation to achieving food security in Ghana.…
Removing Antibiotics Off The Food We Eat
April 15, 2016
Removing Antibiotics Off The Food We Eat
Antibiotics for decades have been used to treat bacterial infections which could have otherwise become fatal. However resistance to antibiotic…
Out-door games can reduce diabetes in children
April 13, 2016
Out-door games can reduce diabetes in children
Mrs Elizabeth Denyo, the President of Ghana Diabetes Association (GDA), has urged parents and guardians to allow their children to…