Category: AGRICUTURE
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UNDP Free Youth for Climate Action E-Learning Program Registration Open.
The Youth for Climate Action E-learning program is a free, open-access course developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with Eco House Global. It is designed for the next generation of children, teenagers, and especially young people across the globe to help them understand the core concepts of climate change and explore…
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Master’s Degree in Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship 2026/2027 in Spain.
The global agri-food sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by digital innovation, sustainability, changing consumer preferences, and evolving production systems. To prepare professionals for this dynamic industry, the Master’s Degree in Agri-Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship offers advanced international training that combines marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital technologies in one highly specialized programme. Delivered entirely in…
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Application for Admission to Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) Colleges of Agriculture 2026/2027 Now Open.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) Colleges of Agriculture in Ghana invite applications from qualified candidates for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Agriculture Institutions are; Ejura College of Agriculture and Mechanisation Centre, Damango College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Kwadaso College of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Wenchi College of Agriculture and Applied Technology, Ohawu Agricultural…
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How to Cultivate Lettuce In Your Backyard Garden.
How to Cultivate Lettuce In Your Backyard Garden. Lettuce is a foreign leafy vegetable which is now commonly grown in Ghana. It is either eaten; raw, cooked in palava Source, or as a salad. Varieties of lettuce that can be grown in Ghana Cos or Romaine lettuce Leaf lettuce (var. crispa) Cabbage lettuce. Weather requirement…
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How to test if your Jute mallow seeds (Ayoyo seed, Ademe seed), okra, tomatoes or pepper are viable for planting.
How to test if your Jute mallow seeds (Ayoyo seed, Ademe seed), okra, tomatoes or pepper are viable for planting. One of the conditions for a seed to germinate is that the seed must be viable. A viable seed has its embryo live and can germinate when other conditions, such as; moisture, suitable temperature, air,…
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The Best Methods and Techniques Used in Seed Drying to Prevent Post Harvest Lost.
The Best Methods and Techniques Used in Seed Drying to Prevent Post Harvest Lost. The process of eliminating moisture from the seed is called drying. Seed drying should reduce the seed moisture content to safe moisture limits to maintain its viability and vigour during storage, which may otherwise deteriorate quickly owing to mold growth, heating,…
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Two Arrested Over Illegal Tree Felling at Aburi Botanical Gardens.
Two Arrested Over Illegal Tree Felling at Aburi Botanical Gardens. The Akuapem South Municipal Assembly has confirmed the arrest of two individuals in connection with the unauthorised felling of trees at the Aburi Botanical Gardens. In a press release dated January 16, 2026, the Assembly said the suspects identified as the curator of the gardens…
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Step-by-Step Process of Coconut Oil Production in Ghana (West Africa).
Step-by-Step Process of Coconut Oil Production in Ghana (West Africa). Coconut oil, one of the finest natural oils consumed by many. Steps used in extracting coconut oil Matured, harvested dry coconut is dehusked. The dehusked coconut is then cracked open by breaking the shell. Coconut kernel or copra is scooped out of the shell. Copra…
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Step-by-Step Process of Palm Kernel Oil Production in Ghana (West Africa).
Step-by-Step Process of Palm Kernel Oil Production in Ghana (West Africa). Palm kernel, the by-products of the extraction of palm oil, serve as the raw material in the production of palm kernel oil. The dried kernel shell is cracked with stones or metal hammers. The freed kernel is put in a container, and water is…
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Step-by-Step Process of Palm Oil Production in Ghana (West Africa).
Step-by-Step Process of Palm Oil Production in Ghana (West Africa). Palm oil is a widely consumed oil in Ghana. It is used in cooking, making soaps and many more. It is also used by many when eating ‘gobe’ (beans and gari) with plantain, a food loved by many. However, palm oil is produced by many,…
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Types of Horses and How to Take Care of Them (Rearing of Horses)
Types of Horses and How to Take Care of Them (Rearing of Horses). General Overview Horses For hundreds of years, the horse has been the faithful servant and friend of man. Heavy horses carried armour-clad knights into battle. They pulled the farmers’ Plows and drew the wagons and coaches that were once the only means…
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Coconut Farming, Best Practices in Ghana (West Africa)
Coconut Farming, Best Practices in Ghana (West Africa). The coconut palm, Coccus nucifera L., is one of the most beautiful and useful palms in the world. It provides a variety of useful products like food, fuel, and timber. Every part of the tree is being utilised for some purpose or other, and hence, it is…
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Best Post Planting Practices Involved in Crop Production (Cultural Practices).
Best Post Planting Practices Involved in Crop Production (Cultural Practices). When undertaking any kind of farming, there are various activities that you do to make sure that the crops or animals that you are keeping come out well. These activities or operations are known as cultural practices. Some of the cultural practices for crop production…
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Best Pre-Planting and Planting Activities In Crop Production.
Best Pre-Planting and Planting Activities In Crop Production. Principles of crop production are activities or farm operations that a farmer goes through at different times to achieve higher productivity. This can be divided into pre-planting, planting, and post-planting activities. The pre-planting and planting activities that farmers go through at different times to ensure higher productivity…
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How to Prevent Goats and Birds from Feeding on Your Crops/Seeds.
How to Prevent Goats and Birds from Feeding on Your Crops/Seeds. Goats are one of the stubborn domestic animals that disturb people in the community whenever they wish to have a small backyard garden. Sometimes, people resort to marking the fence, which may be expensive to afford by all. Even with the fence, some goats…
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How to Grow Okro (Hibiscus esculentus) for Maximum Yield and Harvest.
How to Grow Okro (Hibiscus esculentus) for Maximum Yield and Harvest. Okra is also referred to as okro, and it is an annual crop growing about 2 to 4 metres tall The botanical name is Hibiscus esculentus or Abelmoschus esculentus The fruits are called capsules. The common varieties are; The long finger-like variety The short,…
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Chemicals Used to Control Weeds and Methods of Application.
Chemicals Used to Control Weeds and Methods of Application. Herbicide is a chemical used to kill targeted plants or weeds. Principles of chemical weed control They exhibit selectivity in controlling weeds associated with cultivated crops, without affecting the crops themselves, forms the basis for chemical weed control. Such selectivity may be due to differences in…
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A STEP-TO-STEP GUIDE TO HIGH-QUALITY COMPOST PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION.
A STEP-TO-STEP GUIDE TO HIGH-QUALITY COMPOST PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION. Composting is a biological, chemical, and physical, highly aerobic process that transforms large, bulky plants and animal manures into a homogenous, stable end product. That is: uniform, brown/black, crumbly in texture (slightly greasy), sweet-smelling, and particulate. Finished compost serve as a source of organic fertilizer for…
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BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING CARROT (DAUCUS CAROTA) IN GHANA.
BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING CARROT (DAUCUS CAROTA) IN GHANA. Carrot is an erect biennial plant grown as an annual, characterized by a swollen orange to red taproot that varies in shape and size. Carrot is grown for their roots, which are generally orange or pinkish-red in colour. Varieties of carrots you can grow in Ghana…
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HOW TO START A SUCCESSFUL PIG FARM IN GHANA.
HOW TO START A SUCCESSFUL PIG FARM IN GHANA. Pig is not a popular domestic animal in West Africa, primarily because of religious taboos and sanitation problems. The pig is thought of as a dirty animal, sleeping during the day in dirty, muddy water. Being omnivores, it competes with humans for food, but it eats…
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HOW TO START DUCK FARMING IN GHANA.
HOW TO START DUCK FARMING IN GHANA. Dark, also known as the Water Fowl, thrives well in aquatic areas around the world, and Ghana is not an exception. In the humid tropics, it is kept on free-range management around river and lake areas. The domestic duck traces its ancestry to the wild mallard. Duck breeding…
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COWPEA AND GROUNDNUT FARMING IN GHANA (WEST AFRICA)
COWPEA AND GROUNDNUT FARMING IN GHANA (WEST AFRICA). Groundnut and cowpea are examples of leguminous crops that are grown in Ghana (West Africa). These crops are grown for commercial purposes and consumption. Leguminous crops have the following characteristics: The crop is a dicotyledonous plant. The crop belongs to the family Leguminosae. The crop produces smallish…
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HOW TO START A TURKEY FARM IN GHANA.
TURKEY FARMING IN GHANA. The production of turkey for meat in Ghana is not as common as that of chicken. Turkeys are not popularly reared for eggs either because their eggs are few, but they are big. Turkeys are easy to care for when reared on an extensive management system where they are allowed to…
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