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Weed Control Studies on Soybean in the Coastal Shrub and Thicket Vegetation Belt of Central Region

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 ...
Supervisors' professional competencies as perceived by supervisors and extension agents under the unified agricultural extension system in Ghana

Ogoe, Moses Ekow (University of Cape Coast, 1998-10)

The aim of this study was to examine the competency levels of Agricultural Extension I Supervisors in the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Ghana. It was also to determine the Competency needs of the Supervisors. The ...
Feeding and social behaviour of common primates in the Kakum national park- central region of Ghana

Danquah, Samuel Appiagyei (University of Cape Coast, 2000-03)

This research was carried out from August 1997 to September 1998 in the Kakum National Park in the Central Region of Ghana. It was centred mainly on the feeding and social behaviour of the common primates with empliasis ...
Processors' perception of some palm oil processing technologies in the Central Region of Ghana

Cudjoe, Mary (University of Cape Coast, 2001-02)

This research was designed to find out about palm oil processors perception of the technologies being used in the Central region of Ghana. The major variables of the study were the types of technology being ,adopted, extent ...
Professional and technical competencies needed by Agricultural Extention Agents in the Western and Ashanti Region of Ghana

Appiah, Patrick (University of Cape Coast, 2003-01)
Perceived impact of rural credit on the Cereal farmers in the Koulikoro Region of Mali

Finemory, Camara (University of Cape Coast, 2004)

Lack of credit, especially among small-scale farmers, has been one of the factors that impede the adoption of numerous innovations recommended by Agricultural Extension services in MALI. The situation has been mainly ...
Studies of storage insect pests of maize (Zea Mays L.) in southern Ghana

Frimpong, Eric Anim (University of Cape Coast, 2004-06)

A market survey was carried out between October 2001 and April 2002 to determine insect pests associated with maize sold in the market and the knowledge base of local maize traders on these pests. The persistence of the ...
Perceived competency levels and training needs of agricultural extension agents in communication methods and teaching aid in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana

Abankwa, Patrick (University of Cape Coast, 2004-09)

The need to improve upon the performance of the extension worker and hence agricultural productivity is evidenced by the number 0 f national agricultural extension programmes held tried since Ghana gained independence in ...
Biochemical studies of resistance levels of cocoa varieties at cocoa research institute of Ghana, Tafo-Akim to cocoa swollen shoot virus

Manu, Daniel Kojo (University of Cape Coast, 2006-03)

Biochemical studies were carried out on ten cocoa types to find out their different levels of resistance to Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus. The beans were inoculated via viruliferous nymphs of mealy bugs, and observed after ...
Cocoa farmers' perceived impact of the cocoa high technology programme on their livelihoods in the Eastern region of Ghana

Bosompem, Martin (University of Cape Coast, 2006-09)

One of the problems accounting for the relatively low level of cocoa production in Ghana is the decline in soil fertility. The Cocoa High Technology Programme (CHTP) was introduced by the Government of Ghana in 2003 with ...
The dissemination and adoption of cocoa production technologies in Ghana

Mensah, Kyei (University of Cape Coast, 2006-09)

The study examined the dissemination and adoption of cocoa production technologies in Ghana. The aim was to improve cocoa extension and adoption of technologies to ensure higher yield. The study identified twenty-five ...
Mortality in small ruminants and implications for livelihoods of their keepers in the Savelugu-Nanton district of the Northern region of Ghana

Jagbesie, Suleman Suliah (University of Cape Coast, 2006-10)

Despite the many roles small ruminants play in the livelihoods of rural small holder farmers, high mortality in small ruminants has been identified as the major constraint impeding productivity, and hence the livelihoods ...
Screening of local cassava germplasm for domestic and industrial purposes

Adomako, William James (University of Cape Coast, 2007-01)

Two experiments were conducted at the University of Ghana Farm, Legon and Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute (Bunso). The first experiment was carried out at Legon from March, 2002 to October, 2003 to evaluate ll ...
Studies of occurence of purple beans in cocoa produced in Ghana

Adzaho, Daniel Kwabla (University of Cape Coast, 2007-03)

The study investigated the occurrence of high purple beans counts of cocoa produced in Ghana. The investigation consisted of a questionnaire survey of nineteen randomly selected districts in the six cocoa growing regions ...
Evaluation of the efficacy of resistance screening methods used in the breeding of black pod disease resistant varieties in cacao

Nyadanu, Daniel (University of Cape Coast, 2008-06)

The resistance of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) leaves and pods to Phytophthora palmivora (Butler) Butler was investigated in 25 international genotypes of cacao in five laboratory experiments and a field trial at Cocoa ...
Perceived effect of community participation in non-governmental organisation-led development programmes in the Tolon-Kumbungu district of Northern Ghana

Bonsu, Prince Attah (University of Cape Coast, 2008-08)

The study sought to find out how the people of the Tolon-Kumbungu District were involved in NGO-led development programme meant to improve their communities and the programme’s effects on their lives. The study was a survey ...
Diallel analysis of maize in inbred lines (zea mays) for resistance to striga (striga hermonthica)

Haruna, Alidu (University of Cape Coast, 2008-08)

Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. infest millions of hectares of land under cereals in sub-Saharan Africa, threatening food security. One of the major crops threatened is maize (Zea mays L.), a staple food for many Ghanaians. ...
Perceived effect of community participation in non-governmental organization-led development programmes in the Tolon-Kumbungu District of Northern Ghana

Bonsu, Prince Attah (University of Cape Coast, 2008-08)

The study sought to find out how the people of the Tolon-Kumbungu District were involved in NGO-led development programme meant to improve their communities and the programme’s effects on their lives. The study was a survey ...
Farmers' perceptions of NGO interventions on agriculture in Mfantsiman and Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem municipalities of the central region of Ghana

Buadi, Kofi Donus (University of Cape Coast, 2008-10)

Agricultural production by farmers continues to face many challenges. NGOs play an important role by assisting farmers to improve on their production levels and livelihoods. The study was carried out using a descriptiv ...
Participation of women in the root and tuber improvement programme and its perceived influence on household food security in the Western region of Ghana

Habiba, Yusufu (University of Cape Coast, 2008-12)

To examine and assess the perceived level and factors related to women's participation in RTIP since it was launched in 1999, a descriptive-correlational study was designed to examine the perception of women and AEAs on ...

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