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Professional Profile for AAMUSTED'S Dr. Benette Yaw Osei 📌 Written by Emmanuel Appiah, an  agricultural researcher passionate about crop diversity and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Date: December 05, 2025 Share: 📲 WhatsApp  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 Twitter  |  💼 LinkedIn  |  ✉️ Email Profile: Dr. Benette Yaw Osei Agricultural development in Ghana continues to rely on experts who understand both the science of the soil and the needs of rural communities. One notable figure in this space is Dr. Benette Yaw Osei , a lecturer and researcher at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development in Asante Mampong.  Dr. Benette Yaw Osei is a lecturer at the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Education, Faculty of Agriculture Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development in Asante Mampong, Ghana. He has worked in teaching, research, agripreneurship...

From Village Dreamer to Scientific Explorer: Emmanuel Appiah’s Inspiring Journey 📌 Written by Emmanuel Appiah, an  agricultural researcher passionate about crop diversity and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Date: November 11, 2025 Share this article: 📲 WhatsApp  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 Twitter  |  💼 LinkedIn  |  ✉️ Email Emmanuel Appiah—Agronomist and Researcher Mr. Emmanuel Appiah is a dedicated agronomist and early-career researcher with strong interests in sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient crop production, and integrated soil fertility management. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Crop Science (Agronomy/Crop Physiology) at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Asante Mampong, Ghana (2024–present). His doctoral research focuses on the adaptability, yield stability, and emission potentials of maize genotypes across different agroecologic...

🌾 ACE4ES Strengthens Ties with AAMUSTED for Climate-Smart Agriculture 📌 Written by Emmanuel Appiah, an  agricultural researcher passionate about crop diversity and food security in Ghana. Date: October 16, 2025 Share this article: 📲 WhatsApp  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 Twitter  |  💼 LinkedIn  |  ✉️ Email Group photo after a successful partnership meeting on advancing climate-smart agriculture and research collaboration in mitigating Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) — Mampong, Ashanti Region, April 2025 The Agroecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem Services (ACE4ES) Consortium has deepened its collaboration with the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) in Mampong, Ashanti Region, to promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable research partnerships. On April 11, 2025, the two institutions held a strategic meeting hosted by Prof. (Mrs.) Margaret Esi Essilfie, Dean o...

  🌍 Waste Is Not Waste:  Dr. Asante Champions Ghana’s Circular Economy Vision Dr. Kwaku Onwona-Hwesofour Asante, a Research Scientist at CSIR–Crops Research Institute and a Principal Investigator for the Agroecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem Services (ACE4ES) project, is urging Ghanaians to see waste as a valuable resource rather than a nuisance.  Speaking at a workshop in Accra aimed at training journalists on climate and sustainability reporting, Dr. Asante emphasized that “waste is a major resource we often overlook.” The event formed part of the ACE4ES project, which promotes agroecological practices and circular economy models to enhance agricultural productivity while protecting the environment. Through the ACE4ES initiative and CSIR’s Multicultural Technology Park, researchers are converting waste into useful products such as biochar, briquettes, compost, organic fertilizers, and black soldier fly protein. Dr. Asante noted that such innovations reduce po...

Ghana’s Food Losses Could Feed the Ashanti Region for Over a Year Experts call for urgent reforms and investment to stop the waste Ghana’s battle against food insecurity faces a silent but massive enemy, post-harvest losses. Agribusiness experts warn that the country loses food worth between $1.9 and $2 billion every year, a staggering amount that could feed the entire Ashanti Region for more than eighteen months. This alarming revelation came from Mr. Daniel Fahene Acquaye, CEO of Agri-Impact Limited, during the Regional Agribusiness Dialogue held in Kumasi on October 10, 2025. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MoTAI) with support from private and development partners, sparked renewed debate on how to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural value chain and reduce waste. The Hidden Cost of Food Waste Mr. Acquaye highlighted the economic toll of Ghana’s post-harvest inefficiencies, noting that while the Ashanti Region — home to over 5.4 million peop...

Building the Next Generation of Agro-Processors in Ashanti Region Dr. Benjamin Aboagye D anso signing the   Memorandum of Partnership (MoP)  for workplace learning, between JOSMA AGRO INDUSTRIES LTD. 🌾   Turning Skills into Opportunity — One Cassava at a Time As part of AGRA’s Agricultural Mechanization Project under the Strengthened Access to Mechanization for Agribusiness to Enhance Youth Employment Opportunities in Ghana (SAMA) initiative, two cassava processing companies — Christaa and Josma Agro-Processing Companies have partnered with the Kumasi Institute of Tropical Agriculture (KITA) to provide workplace learning and mentorship for young agro-processors in the Ashanti Region. This collaboration aims to equip trainees with hands-on experience, technical skills, and business knowledge within the cassava value chain, thereby bridging the gap between academic training and real-world industry practice. Supported by AGRA, the Mastercard Foundation, and the Ministry of...

Fin-tastic Dreams: A Female Graduate's Journey in Catfish Farming Ms. Martina Ohemeng at the site of her catfish farm - Takrowase Technical Institute Videos of  Ms. Martina Ohemeng setting up the tarpaulin pond and after its establishment . 💧  Introduction In Ghana’s growing aquaculture industry, one woman is making waves.  Martina Ohemeng , an agricultural science teacher and graduate of the University of Education, Winneba, is proving that fish farming in Ghana is not just for men.  With passion, persistence, and practical knowledge, she has transformed her classroom lessons into a thriving catfish farming business that feeds families, generates income, and inspires both students and the local community. 🐟 From Classroom to Catfish Pond Martina began small, starting with only a few tanks embedded with a tarpaulin.  Her focus was simple yet powerful: maintaining clean water, using quality fish feed, and ensuring consistent management....