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CONCEPT NOTEPhase 2 of the Food Ensure Ghana ProjectTitle: Enhancing Soil and Plant Health for Sustainable Crop Production ThroughBiochar-Endophyte Synergy in the Savannah Zone of Ghana
ABSTRACT Amaranthus and other vegetable crops are grown by small-scale farmers in Ghana’s northern area, where a variety of chemical fertilizers are also used to enhance the plants’ nutritional makeup and nutrient intake. The study assessed the effects of applying…
ABSTRACT In sub-Saharan Africa, declining soil fertility and inadequate moisture retention are two of the main obstacles to sustainable vegetable production. This study evaluated the impact of various rates and varieties of biochar, which is made from sawdust and rice…
AC Research Services (ACRS) and YUAPART Africa teams-up to collaborate on research,capacity building, and evidence-based solutions for sustainable development, particularly inAfrica. YUAPART Africa is a youth-driven and community-centered non-profit organisation dedicatedto promoting positive change in climate action, adaptive leadership, and…
Challenges of farming in Ghana Approximately 1-2% of the total agricultural land in Ghana is under irrigation. The majority of farming in Ghana relies on rain-fed agriculture, which makes the sector vulnerable to climate variability and inconsistent rainfall patterns. This…
Ghana is a low middle-income country with abundant mineral and agricultural resources. Regions which are the major agro-ecological zones simultaneously have the largest deposits of mineral resources. Over the past decades, small-scale gold mining (galamsey) activities within the country has…
Ghana is a country in West Africa that relies heavily on agriculture for both food security and economic development. In recent years, the government and various research institutions have invested heavily in agricultural research to improve crop yields, increase resilience…
Investment in renewable energy: Researchers in Ghana are exploring the potential for renewable energy to drive economic growth and reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels. The government has set a target of generating 10% of its electricity from renewable…
Research on infectious diseases: Ghana is a country with a high burden of infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV Researchers in Ghana are working to develop new strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases. For…
Gender and social inclusion: Ghana is a country with significant gender and social disparities. Researchers are studying the factors that contribute to these disparities and developing strategies for promoting gender and social inclusion. For example, researchers are studying the role…