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Review of knowledge to guide product development and breeding for sweetpotato frying quality in West Africa. [PDF]

Int J Food Sci Technol, 2021
Literature review reveals high potential for commercially important fried sweetpotato in West Africa. Sweetpotato is also widely consumed in other forms. Additional knowledge will inform breeding strategies to improve sweetpotato for frying and other uses.
Carey EE, Ssali R, Low JW.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Understanding attitude, practices and knowledge of zoonotic infectious disease risks among poultry farmers in Ghana. [PDF]

Vet Med Sci, 2020
Poultry farmers in Ghana have low knowledge level about zoonotic poultry diseases. Their attitude and practices on farms increase their risk of becoming infected with zoonotic poultry diseases Abstract Zoonotic infectious diseases (ZIDs) are increasing globally, and livestock farmers in low‐ and middle‐income countries are at particularly high risk. An
Ayim-Akonor M, Krumkamp R, May J, Mertens E.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Evaluation of West African Agricultural Productivity Programme in the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training Adopted Villages

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2023
This study examined the gaps and gains of WAAPP interventions on farmers' agricultural productivity in IAR&T-adopted villages of southwest Nigeria. Purposively, 4 adopted villages where the WAAPP project was implemented were selected and a total of 138 ...
Anjolaoluwa Ore Fadairo, Margaret Olayemi Oyedokun, Adeniyi Amusat, Lucia Omobolanle Ogunsumi, Bosede Olukemi Lawal   +4 more
doaj   +4 more sources

On‐Farm Experimentation with Improved Maize Seed and Soil Amendments in Southern Ghana: Productivity Effects in Small Holder Farms

International Journal of Agronomy, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
Maize production in Ghana is limited by several factors including inadequate use of improved varieties and poor soil fertility management. To contribute to addressing these challenges in maize production, two on‐farm experiments were conducted each in the semi deciduous forest and coastal savannah agroecological zones (AEZs) of Ghana during the major ...
E. Marfo-Ahenkora, K. J. Taah, E. Owusu Danquah, E. Asare-Bediako, David Clay   +4 more
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Participation of Stakeholders in Aquaculture Value Chain of the West African Agricultural Productivity Programme in Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2020
The study assessed gender mainstreaming in West African Agricultural Productivity Programme in aquaculture value chain of the Kainji Lake Basin, Nigeria.
Julius Emeka Omeje, Anthonia Ifeyinwa Achike, Chukwuemeka J Arene, Philip I Ifejika, Lilian Ifeoma Ifejika   +4 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Sweet Potato Value Chain Analysis Reveals Opportunities for Increased Income and Food Security in Northern Ghana

Advances in Agriculture, Volume 2017, Issue 1, 2017., 2017
Sweet potato has gained prominence due to its ability to adapt to wide production ecologies and yield response to minimal external inputs. Orange‐fleshed cultivars in particular have immense potential to improve household income and nutrition in sub‐Saharan Africa.
Issah Sugri, Bonaventure Kissinger Maalekuu, Eli Gaveh, Francis Kusi, Innocenzo Muzzalupo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spotted! Remote camera traps used in a novel design reveal a perilous situation for the Critically Endangered Northwest African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) in a conflict‐affected protected area in Benin

Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Volume 6, Issue 2, April–June 2025.
This first long‐term study of the Critically Endangered Northwest African cheetah in Benin highlights a very low density. The Pendjari National Park is likely to be a core area for cheetah in the WAP (W‐Arly‐Pendjari) Complex. Urgent action is needed to protect this iconic cat.
Marine Drouilly, Audrey Ipavec, Oksana Grente, Robin Horion, Aurlus Ouindeyama, Philipp Henschel, Vincent Lapeyre, Yekini Chabi N'Diaye, Ali Shams, Christine Breitenmoser, Sarah M. Durant   +10 more
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Improving the Productivity and Income of Smallholder Sorghum Farmers: The Role of Improved Crop Varieties in Nigeria

Food and Energy Security, Volume 14, Issue 1, January/February 2025.
ABSTRACT Among others, biotic and abiotic constraints associated with climate variability contribute to the low productivity of sorghum in Nigeria and other Sub‐Saharan African countries. In this regard, improved sorghum varieties (ISVs) have been developed to address the constraints and boost the productivity of smallholder sorghum farmers.
Amadu Y. Kamara, Adewumi T. Adesiyan, Oyakhilomen Oyinbo, Hakeem A. Ajeigbe, Angarawai I. Ignatius, Temitope S. Oluwole   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors influencing rice production in the south-eastern belt of Ghana. [PDF]

Heliyon, 2022
Bissah MN, Kotey DA, Tongoona P, Egbadzor KF, Gracen V, Danquah EY.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Review of epidemiological risk models for foot-and-mouth disease: Implications for prevention strategies with a focus on Africa. [PDF]

PLoS One, 2018
Souley Kouato B, De Clercq K, Abatih E, Dal Pozzo F, King DP, Thys E, Marichatou H, Saegerman C.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source