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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...

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  📌 Written by Emmanuel Appiah, an  agricultural researcher passionate about crop diversity and food security in Ghana. Date: August 31, 2025 Share this article: 📲 WhatsApp  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 Twitter  |  💼 LinkedIn  |  ✉️ Email A showcase of Ghana’s diverse maize varieties—from Obatanpa and Omankwa to  Abontem ,  Honampa,  Ahoɔfe, 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...