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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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🌾🦆🐟 Rice–Duck–Fish Symbiotic Relationship: A Sustainable Pathway for Integrated Farming

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🌾🦆🐟 Rice–Duck–Fish Symbiotic Relationship: A Sustainable Pathway for Integrated Farming In the face of growing concerns about climate change, declining soil fertility, and the environmental costs associated with conventional farming, integrated farming systems are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives.  One of the most successful examples is the rice–duck–fish symbiotic system, an ancient agricultural practice that originated in China, particularly among the Dong people. It embodies the principles of ecological balance, resource optimization, and circular nutrient management.  This harmonious system integrates rice cultivation 🌾 with duck rearing 🦆 and fish farming 🐟 in a single paddy field, creating a mutually beneficial relationship that: Enhances productivity 🌱 Reduces external inputs 💧 Supports environmental health 🌍 ACE4ES Initiation on rice-duck-fish symbiotic relationship In a bold move toward climate-resilient farming in Ghana, the Agroecology an...
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