Tag: Food security

What is e-soil? Electronic soil (e-soil) is a soilless substrate for hydroponic production developed by scientists. This cutting-edge growth medium, composed mainly of cellulose, has been designed to possess electrical conductivity through…

Introduction The government of Ghana’s decision to remove subsidies on agricultural inputs has sparked significant concerns among stakeholders, particularly smallholder farmers. We understand that this is part of the recent IMF-bailout programme…

Production Powerhouse Avocados have been dubbed “green gold” for good reasons. The creamy fruit is a rising superfood, in high demand around the world. Africa is one of the largest producers of…

Introduction Africa is a continent with enormous agricultural potential, yet it has a significant development gap that affects the livelihoods of millions of people. Bridging this gap requires concerted efforts by various…

Agricultural Insurance Africa has had extraordinary development in agricultural productivity and food security over the past few decades. These improvements have been essential in promoting economic growth. Agriculture is a vital sector…

Tomato: Ghana’s Unexplored Goldmine Tomatoes, in their numerous forms, are a globally famed staple crop with countless regional variants. Currently ranked 319th on the list of the world’s most traded products in…

The Most Profitable Crops in Africa The agricultural sector accounts for almost 20% of the GDP of Africa, which is a bigger percentage than any other region in the globe. Sixty percent…

Food Safety in the Face of AfCFTA Implementation Food safety has become an important prerequisite for export markets, and if it is not handled proactively, it can be a hindrance to the…

“There is no fundamental exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up-the essence of our existence”. This is a heartfelt appreciation of the millions of people reaching out…