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The Biology and Potential for Culture of Grey Mullets (Pisces: Mugilidae) in Ghana

Dankwa, Hederick Roosevelt (University of Cape Coast, 2001-06)

Aspects of the biology of grey mullets were studied between February 1997 and July 1998 in the Volta and Pra River estuaries in Ghana and their potential for culture in brackish and freshwater ponds was evaluated. Six ...
The Development of Radiation-Induced Inherited Sterility for the Management of Lepidopterous Maize Stem Borers: Eldana Saccharina Walker (Pyralidae) and Sesamia Calamistis Hampson (Noctuidae)

Annoh, Charles Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2003-03)

Radio-sterilization study was conducted on the biology of two lepidopterous maize stem borers, Eldana saccharina Walker and Sesamia calamistis Hampson to induce inherited sterility for insect pest management programme ...
Nutrient Dynamics in a Coastal Savanna Soil Amended with Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Leaves and Animal Manure

Agyarko, Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2004)

Sustainability of agriculture with the ever-increasing trend in population calls for urgent steps to make lands available for agricultural production. On these lands maintenance of soil fertility through the use of ...
Factors Affecting Attitudes of Cocoa Farmers Towards Replanting and Decisions to Replace Cocoa with Other Crops in the Kwaebibirem District, of the Eastern Region, Ghana

Kumi, John Adu (University of Cape Coast, 2004-02)

The fast drift of cocoa farmers towards the cultivation of citrus or oil palm in the Kwaebibirem District is a complex phenomenon. Several factors of economic and social nature contributes to the farm level decisions ...
Management of the Noxious Weed Speargrass (Imperata Cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) in the Forest and Forest- Savanna Transition Agro-Ecological Zones of Ghana

Bolfrey-Arku, Grace Esi-Kyirem (University of Cape Coast, 2004-05)

Field and screen house studies were conducted to: 1) investigate farmers’ perception of speargrass (Imperata cylindrica (L.) Beauv.) and existing management practices, 2) recommend a legume cover to control speargrass ...
Farmers' Perception of the Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Services Provided by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and NGO’s in the Central Region of Ghana

Marshall, Cosmas Kweku Adjetey (University of Cape Coast, 2004-06)

Since independence in 1957, the government of Ghana has dominated and monopolised the supply of physical infrastructure, credit, research, extension and marketing systems for agriculture. However, escalating budget deficits ...
Farmers' And Extension Staff Perceptions of Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Delivery in the Ashanti Region of Ghana

Dankwa, Joseph Bernard (University of Cape Coast, 2004-08)

Agricultural production and yields of farms in Ashanti Region are perceived as generally low because most farmers produce crops, using traditional methods or low resource technologies. This situation can be overcome or ...
Prospect for developing school based extension support system in the central region of Ghana

Obeng Mensah, Albert (University of Cape Coast, 2005-12)

The study was a survey conducted two phases in six randomly selected districts of the Central Region of Ghana to determine the prospect for developing an extension support system that is based in junior secondary schools ...
Prospect for Developing School Based Extension Support System in the Central Region of Ghana

Mensah, Albert Obeng (University of Cape Coast, 2005-12)

The study was a survey conducted two phases in six randomly selected districts of the Central Region of Ghana to determine the prospect for developing senior secondary schools (SSS) The first phase was to find the perceived ...
Breeding and Selection for Faster Growth Strains of the Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus in Ghana

Attipoe, Felix Yao Klenam (University of Cape Coast, 2006-04)

Three wild stocks of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus were collected from three different agro-ecological zones in the Volta system in Ghana., A fourth stock of the same species was obtained from a farm at Nsawam. These ...
Screening of local cassava germplasm for domestic and industrial purposes

James Adomako, William (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 11 ...
Pesticide management and extension information support for small - scale farmers in the Ga East and Ga West districts of the Greater Accra region of Ghana

Opoku-Asiama, Mary (University of Cape Coast, 2008-05)

The study which was carried out in the Ga East and Ga West districts of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, examined the competencies of small-scale farmers in the sound management of pesticides. A descriptive correlational ...
Anaerobic digestion of shea waste for energy generation

Ofosu, Martin Ampadu (University of Cape Coast, 2009-12)

In search for an alternative source of energy and also in order to utilize the shea waste in an appropriate way and to reduce its negative impact on the environment, the waste was investigated to identify its potential in ...
Factors Influencing Repayment of Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Mofa) Micro-Credits by Agricultural Producers in the Central Region of Ghana

Omega, Peter Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2010-08)

The study examined the factors influencing the repayment of MOFA micro-credits in the Central Region of Ghana using a descriptive-correlation design. A multi-stage random sampling procedure was used to obtain data for the ...
Characterization of Cassava Germplasm and Screening for Differences in Starch Production and Resistance to Cassava Mosaic Virus Disease

Asare, Paul Agu (University of Cape Coast, 2010-09)

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple in sub-Saharan Africa. It is an important source of starch. Production is, however, constrained by many factors. Forty-three accessions were assessed for morphological and ...
Determinants of Collective Action for Sustainable Natural Resource Management in Haramaya District of Ethiopia

Hassen, Jemal Yousuf (University of Cape Coast, 2011-01)

The study set out to assess determinants of collective action for sustainable natural resource management in the Haramaya District of Ethiopia. It employed a combination of purposive and random sampling techniques ...
Stakeholders’ Perception of Private Sector Participation in Agricultural Extension Delivery Process in the Hohoe District of the Volta Region of Ghana

Etse, Charles Sedem (University of Cape Coast, 2011-03)

The government of Ghana has been the main provider of public agricultural extension services. The increasing inability of the government to adequately fund its agricultural extension activities has resulted in the search ...
Perceived Impact of Developmental Activities of Licensed Buying Companies on Performance of Cocoa Farmers in the Western Region of Ghana

Antwi, Anna (University of Cape Coast, 2012-02)

A descriptive survey approach was used to study the perceived impact of development activities of Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) on performance of 499 cocoa farmers in the Juabeso and Aowin Suaman districts in the ...
Poverty among fisher-folk and crop - based farmer households in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem district in the central region Ghana

Bluwey, Francis Aggrey (university of cape coast, 2012-06)

This study was conducted to examine poverty levels among fisher-folk and crop- based farmer households in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem District (KEEA) in the Central Region of Ghana using cross-sectional survey. The study ...
Studies on the Mediation of Cyanide and Heavy Metals in Effluent and Tailings in a Mining Environment in Obuasi, Ghana

Ahmed, Rufal Mahama (University of Cape Coast, 2013-02)

Mining is one of the main anthropogenic sources of metal contamination in water and soil. Soil pollution with arsenic and lead due to industrial activities is a major environmental problem. The main objective of this study ...

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