Nyarko, Mishael Amoah(University of Cape Coast, 2021-11)
The use of mutation breeding in crop improvement is becoming popular in
recent times with gamma rays being among the most widely used physical
mutagens. However, during gamma-irradiation of seeds to generate desirable
traits, ...
Abbey, Charlotte(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2019-04)
ABSTRACT
Soil fertility decline remains the major biophysical constraint to low crop
productivity on farmlands. Even though inorganic fertilizers play significant
role in increasing crop production, they are not a ...
Oduro, Emmanuel(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2015-07)
ABSTRACT
This study sought to find out the effect of the Integrated Coastal Fisheries
Governance programme on the food security status of households in shama
districts. A multistage sampling technique was used to select ...
Mensah, Emmanuel Anobir(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2021-11)
ABSTRACT
The Ghana government has been pursuing the commercialisation of mushrooms
since 1990, in accordance with the Food and Agriculture Sector Development
Policy (FASDEP), which aims to promote the commercialisation ...
Gyebi, Daniel Nana Yaw(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2021-07)
ABSTRACT
Cocoa affectionately called ‗golden pod‘ is one of the few valuable
tropical crops. Undoubtedly, cocoa is the most inevitable agricultural produce
among several other crops produced in Ghana. It is the stronghold ...
Amoateng, Amma Kissiwaa(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2021-07)
ABSTRACT
Phytophthora heart rot disease (PHRD) of pineapple is one of the damaging
diseases that attack pineapple plants of all ages and can cause 100% yield loss.
Documented information on the disease in Ghana is quite ...
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived relationship between
effective governance and performance of NGOs in selected District
Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey ...
ABSTRACT
Poor handling of livestock during transport and at slaughter have associated
adverse effects on animal welfare and, meat quality; it also causes economic
losses in terms of reduced profit margin to farmers and ...
Kodua, Frimpong(University of Cape Coast, 1996-06)
Protein malnutrition, major dietary problem in developing countries, Ghana included, requires greater attention today than ever before. Soybean, a high protein legume has recently been
accepted by Ghanaians as an alternative ...
In Ghana, maize is one of the major staple food crops. Since 2016, it has been plagued by fall armyworm, leaving production capacity below the national average. The introduction of drone technology is to assist farmers to ...
Soil compaction has deletenous effects on crop production by preventing soil
to realize its full productive potentials even if crop residue is applied. The
study sought to evaluate the efficiency of using compost to ...
Twum, Gabriel Addae(University of Cape Coast, 2018-07)
Dissemination of farm relevant information to cocoa farmers though crucial is inadequate in the public extension service. The information-transfer gap could be reduced if information dissemination is prioritised in extension ...
Oteng, Alexander(University of Cape Coast, 2020-10)
Several studies reveal that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa are the most likely to experience livelihood vulnerability. This study therefore, investigate livelihood vulnerability and adaptive capacity of smallholder ...
Biochar has the potential of improving soil properties to increase crop yield and also to sequester carbon to mitigate climate change, however, very few farmers in Ghana are aware of the potential use of biochar and ...
The Hunger Project- Ghana implemented the Agriculture and Food Security Programme in the Mfantsiman Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana to ensure food security of the households in the communities. The programme ...
Mohammed, Kotochi Clement(University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) plays an important role in the livelihoods of several millions of people in the world. Despite its importance, poor soil fertility often limits the yield of cowpea in many areas, especially ...
Ametepey, Enoch Teye Kwao(University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)
The study investigated the competencies of smallholder farmers and agricultural extension agents for adoption of commercial pineapple production technologies in the Central Region of Ghana. The study used a descriptive ...
The study assessed the awareness of mealybug wilt of pineapple (MWP) farmers and their disease management practices in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA), Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK), and Ekumfi districts in the Central ...
The Birim Central Municipality is a major maize growing area in the Eastern region of Ghana. Diverse mineral compound fertilizer blends are common in the Municipality and most of these mineral fertilizers are used in the ...
Adomako-Kwabia, Frank(University of Cape Coast, 2021-04)
Gender inequality is perceived to exist in forest management and initiatives such as GFIP. This study assessed men and women's participation in GFIP activities, effects on environment and livelihood, and challenges thereof ...
Nyarko, Mishael Amoah(University of Cape Coast, 2021-11)
The use of mutation breeding in crop improvement is becoming popular in
recent times with gamma rays being among the most widely used physical
mutagens. However, during gamma-irradiation of seeds to generate desirable
traits, ...
Abbey, Charlotte(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2019-04)
ABSTRACT
Soil fertility decline remains the major biophysical constraint to low crop
productivity on farmlands. Even though inorganic fertilizers play significant
role in increasing crop production, they are not a ...
Oduro, Emmanuel(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2015-07)
ABSTRACT
This study sought to find out the effect of the Integrated Coastal Fisheries
Governance programme on the food security status of households in shama
districts. A multistage sampling technique was used to select ...
Mensah, Emmanuel Anobir(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2021-11)
ABSTRACT
The Ghana government has been pursuing the commercialisation of mushrooms
since 1990, in accordance with the Food and Agriculture Sector Development
Policy (FASDEP), which aims to promote the commercialisation ...
Gyebi, Daniel Nana Yaw(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2021-07)
ABSTRACT
Cocoa affectionately called ‗golden pod‘ is one of the few valuable
tropical crops. Undoubtedly, cocoa is the most inevitable agricultural produce
among several other crops produced in Ghana. It is the stronghold ...
Amoateng, Amma Kissiwaa(Universtity of Cape Coast, 2021-07)
ABSTRACT
Phytophthora heart rot disease (PHRD) of pineapple is one of the damaging
diseases that attack pineapple plants of all ages and can cause 100% yield loss.
Documented information on the disease in Ghana is quite ...
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived relationship between
effective governance and performance of NGOs in selected District
Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey ...
ABSTRACT
Poor handling of livestock during transport and at slaughter have associated
adverse effects on animal welfare and, meat quality; it also causes economic
losses in terms of reduced profit margin to farmers and ...
Kodua, Frimpong(University of Cape Coast, 1996-06)
Protein malnutrition, major dietary problem in developing countries, Ghana included, requires greater attention today than ever before. Soybean, a high protein legume has recently been
accepted by Ghanaians as an alternative ...
In Ghana, maize is one of the major staple food crops. Since 2016, it has been plagued by fall armyworm, leaving production capacity below the national average. The introduction of drone technology is to assist farmers to ...
Soil compaction has deletenous effects on crop production by preventing soil
to realize its full productive potentials even if crop residue is applied. The
study sought to evaluate the efficiency of using compost to ...
Twum, Gabriel Addae(University of Cape Coast, 2018-07)
Dissemination of farm relevant information to cocoa farmers though crucial is inadequate in the public extension service. The information-transfer gap could be reduced if information dissemination is prioritised in extension ...
Oteng, Alexander(University of Cape Coast, 2020-10)
Several studies reveal that smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa are the most likely to experience livelihood vulnerability. This study therefore, investigate livelihood vulnerability and adaptive capacity of smallholder ...
Biochar has the potential of improving soil properties to increase crop yield and also to sequester carbon to mitigate climate change, however, very few farmers in Ghana are aware of the potential use of biochar and ...
The Hunger Project- Ghana implemented the Agriculture and Food Security Programme in the Mfantsiman Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana to ensure food security of the households in the communities. The programme ...
Mohammed, Kotochi Clement(University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) plays an important role in the livelihoods of several millions of people in the world. Despite its importance, poor soil fertility often limits the yield of cowpea in many areas, especially ...
Ametepey, Enoch Teye Kwao(University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)
The study investigated the competencies of smallholder farmers and agricultural extension agents for adoption of commercial pineapple production technologies in the Central Region of Ghana. The study used a descriptive ...
The study assessed the awareness of mealybug wilt of pineapple (MWP) farmers and their disease management practices in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KEEA), Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK), and Ekumfi districts in the Central ...
The Birim Central Municipality is a major maize growing area in the Eastern region of Ghana. Diverse mineral compound fertilizer blends are common in the Municipality and most of these mineral fertilizers are used in the ...
Adomako-Kwabia, Frank(University of Cape Coast, 2021-04)
Gender inequality is perceived to exist in forest management and initiatives such as GFIP. This study assessed men and women's participation in GFIP activities, effects on environment and livelihood, and challenges thereof ...