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Competencies of agricultural extension agents in the use of internet for extension delivery in the Eastern Region, Ghana

Akpotosu, Bethel Worlah (University of Cape Coast, 2015-04)

Internet has been introduced by Ministry of Food and Agriculture to improve extension delivery in Ghana. However the extent to which extension agents have acquired the knowledge and skills to use it was not known in Eastern ...
Fishermen’s willingness to pay for insurance in the western region of Ghana

Ainoo, Francis (University of Cape Coast, 2014-06)

Fishermen face a lot of risk and uncertainty in their fishing operations. One way of dealing with risks and uncertainties in the fishery sector is the adoption of insurance policy. Successful implementation of insurance ...
Statistical analysis of revenue contributions of some high risk goods at Tema Port

Anum Modin, Robert (University of Cape Coast, 2011-03)

The study analyzed imports revenue contributions from six high-risk commodities obtained from the Inspection and Control Services Company at Tema port. The six items were Auto-parts, Rice, Computers and Accessories, Household ...
Factors that influnce second cycle students' choice of a career programmme

Ayiah - Mensah, Francis (University of Cape Coast, 2007-12)

Second cycle students choose different programmes that prepare them into various future careers. The main objective of the study was to determine factors that influence the choice of a career programme of these students. ...
Malaria: Epidemilogy and herbal treatment options in some selected areas of Central region of Ghana

Ampomah, Paulina (University of Cape Coast, 2008-01)

Incidence of malaria in the Central Region of Ghana was investigated to determine age group and sex vulnerability as well as the parasite species distribution, haemoglobin status of patients and herbs used in treating the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
A study of iterative methods in optimization

Nkansah, Henrietta (University of Cape Coast, 2009-12)

Optimization techniques are called into play everyday in decision making processes involving resource allocation in almost every discipline. However, the development and implementation of algorithm for solving optimization ...
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 ...
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 ...
Application of discriminant analysis for evaluating the status of coronary heart disease risk

Medvyedyeva, Tetyana (University of Cape Coast, 2007-05)

This dissertation examines some of the factors that increase the likelihood of developing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and shows the application of discriminant analysis for evaluating the status of CHD risk. The data ...
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 ...
A comparative study of gender performance in the core subjects of the senior secondary school certificate examination (2001-2005)

Wilson, Rosemond (University of Cape Coast, 2010-03)

This project is based on the results of candidates who sat for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The main objective of this project is ...
Effectiveness of public agricultural extension as perceived by farmers and development agents in Soddo-Zuria of Wolaita zone, Ethopia

Wasihun, Berhanu Nega (University of Cape Coast, 2010-10)

The study examined farmers and development agents’ (DAs) perceived effectiveness of the Public Agricultural Extension Service (PAES) in Soddozuria Woreda, Southern Ethiopia. Hence, 225 farmers and 85 DAs were randomly ...

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