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Ghana Boosts Climate-Smart Agriculture Capacity Through National Training on Super Pollutants

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  Key participants were scientists, researchers, and policy stakeholders from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Ministry of Food and Agriculture Crops Directorate, and the Animal Production Division of MOFA. Ghana Boosts Climate-Smart Agriculture Capacity Through National Training on Super Pollutants Share this article: 📲 WhatsApp | 📘 Facebook | 🐦 Twitter | 💼 LinkedIn | ✉️ Email Fumesua, Ashanti Region — July 2025 In a decisive step toward climate-resilient agriculture, the Agroecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem Services (ACE4ES) Consortium, in partnership with the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice – CGIAR), has successfully held a national training workshop focused on the measurement of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) and agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The...
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📢 Upcoming Training: Harnessing Simple Agricultural Technologies

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🚜Training on the Use and Techniques of Simple Agricultural Machinery and Irrigation Systems 📍 Venue:  Awayeso Presbyterian Church, Mampong 📅 Date:  Saturday, 18th July, 2026  🎯 Time:   9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana,  Mampong Municipal & Agrivest Present Specialized Farmer Training Theme: Harnessing Simple Agricultural Technologies for Improved Farm Productivity Agricultural mechanization and efficient water management are key drivers of sustainable farming. To equip farmers with practical knowledge and hands-on skills, the P easant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Mampong Municipal, in collaboration with Agrivest, is organizing a comprehensive training programme on the effective use of simple agricultural machinery and irrigation systems. This training is designed to help farmers improve productivity, reduce labour costs, enhance water-use efficiency, and adopt climate-smart farming practices. 🌟 Why you should attend Dis...
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How USTED Career Connect 2026 Changed Students’ Career Pathways

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How USTED Career Connect 2026 Changed Students’ Career Pathways 📝 Written by:  Emmanuel Appiah, Founder of Agronomy Hub Blogspot 📅 Publication Date: July 07, 2026 Share this article: 📲 WhatsApp | 📘 Facebook | 🐦 Twitter | 💼 LinkedIn | ✉️ Email Introduction The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), through its Center for Business Incubation and Innovation, in collaboration with the Education Collaborative, has successfully hosted its maiden career fair, dubbed Career Connect 2026 , a career development initiative designed to bridge the gap between students and industry. Held from June 17–18, 2026, at the Business Incubation and Innovation Center, Kumasi Campus, the event brought together over 450 students, employers, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, innovators, and development partners to create pathways for career growth, innovation, and employability development. The event created a platform for meaningful engagement between ac...
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USTED Launches First-Ever Career Fair

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  USTED Launches First-Ever Career Fair dubbed Career Connect 2026 📍 Venue:  Ceremonial Grounds, New Auditorium & Business Incubation and Innovation Centre 📅 Date:  June 17 - 18, 2026  🎓 Organized by:  Center for Business Incubation and Innovation, USTED, Kumasi Campus,  in partnership with the Education Collaborative, 📌 Written by Emmanuel Appiah, an  agricultural researcher passionate about crop diversity and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Date: May 13, 2026 Share this article: 📲 WhatsApp  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 Twitter  |  💼 LinkedIn  |  ✉️ Email
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Professional Profile - Dr. Benette Yaw Osei: Lecturer, Soil Scientist, and Agripreneur at AAMUSTED, Mampong

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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...
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From Village Dreamer to Scientific Explorer: Emmanuel Appiah’s Inspiring Journey

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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...
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🌾ACE4ES Strengthens Ties with AAMUSTED for Climate-Smart Agriculture

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🌾 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...
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