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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: πŸ“² WhatsApp | πŸ“˜ Facebook | 🐦 Twitter | πŸ’Ό 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...

Top 8 Most Nutritious Maize🌽 Varieties in Ghana: Nutritious, Delicious & Consumer-Approved

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  Top 8 Most Nutritious Maize 🌽  Varieties in Ghana : Nutritious, Delicious & Consumer-Approved  πŸ“Œ Written by Emmanuel Appiah, an  agricultural researcher passionate about crop diversity and food security in Ghana. Date: August 31, 2025 Share this article: πŸ“² WhatsApp  |  πŸ“˜ Facebook  |  🐦 Twitter  |  πŸ’Ό LinkedIn  |  ✉️ Email A showcase of Ghana’s diverse maize varieties—from Obatanpa and Omankwa to  Abontem ,  Honampa,  AhoΙ”fe, Opeaburo, Kunjor Wari, and Nkwagye. Each variety tells a story of resilience, nutrition, and food security, making maize the true heartbeat of Ghanaian agriculture Maize 🌽 Maize, locally known as aburo in Ghana, is one of the most important staple crops that feeds  millions of households. From kenkey , banku , and tuo zaafi to roasted maize sold by the roadside, it is central to Ghanaian cuisine. Beyond its role in food production, maize makes a significant contribu...

Who Holds the Future? Lessons from AAMUSTED’s Pitch Project 2025

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   Who Holds the Future? Lessons from AAMUSTED’s Pitch Project 2025 Written by Emmanuel Appiah – Agronomy Hub Date: August 29, 2025 Share this article: πŸ“² WhatsApp  |  πŸ“˜ Facebook  |  🐦 Twitter  |  πŸ’Ό LinkedIn  |  ✉️ Email Introduction Youth entrepreneurship in Ghana is shaping the future of work and sustainable development. At a time when youth unemployment remains a challenge, innovation and startups are creating new opportunities in agribusiness, digital technology, and creative industries. To support this vision, the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), through its Institute of Entrepreneurial Development, Education, and Innovation (IEDEI),  in partnership with Access Bank Ghana,  organized the Career & Entrepreneurship Pitch Project 2025, aimed at driving youth innovations and entrepreneurship for sustainable development. The event brought together students, ac...

AgroNova 2025: A Call to Innovate, Inspire, and Invest in the Future of Agriculture

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AgroNova 2025: A Call to Innovate, Inspire, and Invest in the Future of Agriculture πŸ“ Venue: New Lecture Block (NLB), AAMUSTED, Mampong πŸ“… Date: Thursday, 21st August 2025  πŸŽ“ Organized by: Faculty of Agriculture Education, AAMUSTED – Mampong Campus The Faculty of Agriculture Education at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Mampong Campus, is proud to present AgroNova 2025 —a dynamic Agricultural Innovation Symposium and Exhibition. With the theme “Innovation, Sustainability & Technology in Agriculture,” this exciting event will highlight the talents of students across four departments: Crop and Soil Sciences Education Animal Science Education Agricultural Economics and Extension Education Agricultural Mechanization and Engineering Education 🎯 What to Expect at AgroNova 2025 AgroNova isn’t just a student fair—it’s a platform that connects education, innovation, and the agribusiness ind...