Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Woodlot Production on the Income of Farmers in Ghana S.I. Egyir · A. Mensah-Bonsu · J. Ninson · E.E. Onumah Woodlot production can reduce deforestation and the rate of climate change. Additionally, it can reduce poverty and provide an alternative source of income for farmers. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of woodlot product… RUF-41065 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Review of Why People Deplete Forest Land for Agriculture Expansion in Ghana J. Baidoo · I. Egyir Forest land is used for agriculture expansion. People use forestlands mainly for farming tree and staple crops. The forestlands in Ghana are highly depleted. Why do people deplete forest land for agriculture expansion in Ghana? Results fro… RUF-40913 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Journal articles Open Access Artisanal small scale mining: Farm household welfare and coping strategies in Asutifi North district of Ghana N.M. Franklin · I. Seiba Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana has caused harmful effects on natural resources and the livelihoods of the rural farm households. These effects necessitate the search for and implementation of remedial solutions. This study inv… RUF-40868 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Consumer preferences and willingness to pay for edible mushrooms: An evidence from a choice experiment study in Ghana R. Owusu · F. Sefakor In many developing countries including Ghana, governments are promoting the production of mushrooms as agribusiness enterprise. However, less is known about consumer preferences and willingness to pay for alternative mushroom attributes. T… RUF-40806 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing maize farmers’ access and utilisation of Agricultural Information in Tolon and Kumbungu Districts in Northern Ghana H. Adam · W. N. Kutah · A. M. Mohammed Maize farmers’ access and utilization of information on improved farming technologies is essential in increasing yield of maize. However, maize farmers continue to record low yield, partly due to poor access and utilisation of information.… RUF-40774 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The role of agribusiness incubators and start-up Hubs in the creation of innovative agri-entrepreneurial mindset among undergraduate students: Updates from the StartUP Villa UCC_AEE Case study L. Acheampong · W. Ghartey · N. T. A. Kwasi · D. N. S. Kwesi StartUP Villa UCC AEE is an innovation villa that seeks to connect agro-technology and agribusiness models that can serve as case studies and learning centers for research, learning and industry. As an agriculture-based innovation hub, thi… RUF-40760 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cocoa farmers’ assessment of extension delivery in selected districts of Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana S. Akaba · F. Annor-Frempong · A. S. A. Bernard This paper analyses perception of 120 farmers engaged in cocoa farming in two districts of Ghana on extension service delivery. Overall, they were satisfied with qual ity of extension delivery, especially the e-extension. However, print me… RUF-40719 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Incidence of blood and meat spots in eggs from a commercial poultry farm in Ashanti region of Ghana K.O. Amoah · P.Y. Atuahene · M. Boateng, · Y.O. Frimpong +1 more A ninety (90)-day study was carried out in a commercial poultry farm to determine the incidence of blood and meat spots in chicken eggs and to see if temperature variation, egg weight, egg colour and proximity of birds to a noise source is… RUF-40575 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Rating academic theft amongst university teachers: Results of a Ghanaian survey F. Awaah Academic corruption has become widespread within the African region with different academic stakeholders getting involved in the unethical practice. The deficit in literature is establishing the most occurring of the act by lecturers in re… RUF-40380 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Using GIS and remote sensing to assess the past trends in land use/cover change in Ahafo Ano north district, Ghana G.H Griffiths · D.N. Nortey · P Osei · M.R. Salifu An attempt was made to evaluate land use/cover change trajectory in Ahafo Ano North District for a period of thirty-three years (33) using remote sensing (RS) and GIS. The study used multi-spectral satellite data obtained from Landsat-5, L… RUF-40331 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of some pre- and postharvest factors of organic sugarloaf on pineapple juice quality and microbial safety E. E. Abano · F. Annor-Frempong · F.P Lamptey · E. Teye The study was conducted to assess the impact of maturity stage, storage temperature and time of harvest of pineapple fruits on pineapple juice quality and microbial safety of organic sugarloaf using completely randomized design (CRD) with … RUF-40282 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of monosodium glutamate (MSG) on growth performance, carcass characteristics and haematology profile of rabbits T. Ansh · S. Cudjoe · D.A. Nagbila The study was carried out to evaluate the effects of dietary monosodium glutamate (MSG) on growth performance, haematological parameters and carcass characteristics of rabbits. The feeding trial lasted for 46 days. A completely randomized … RUF-40243 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of different harvesting regimes on the biomass yield and nutritive quality of moringa (Moringa oleifera) in the guinea savannah zone of Ghana T. Ansah · S Cudjoe · , A. Z Imoro · E. A Tenakwa The study was conducted to evaluate mass yield and nutrient composition of Moringa oleifera response to different cutting regimes in the savanna zone of Ghana. Three harvesting regimes were imposed on the initial establishment in a randomi… RUF-40140 2023 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Physiological response of cowpea seed to ionising radiation S.N.T.T. Addy · M. Adu · E. Afutu · P.A. Asare +2 more Fifteen (15) cowpea genotypes were radiated at five (5) doses of gamma radiation (0, 50, 100,150 and 2000y). The experiment was conducted in the laboratory using the randomised complete block design with four replicates. Data were collecte… RUF-40100 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence of pineapple mealybug wilt disease in the Central region of Ghana F. Annor-Frempong · A.E. Bediako · J. Nyarko · G. Van der Pujie Mealybug wilt ofpineapple (MWP) disease is a major biotic constraint to the production ofpineapple in Ghana. The study assessed farmers’ awareness of MWP disease and their disease management practices in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KE… RUF-39955 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Maize farmers’ perceived benefits on use of drone technology for controlling fall armyworm in Northern Ghana S. Akaba This paper reviews use of drone technoloyg. It presents results of an exploratory study that involved 150 farmers in Ghana to explore their knowledge about drone technology, and its percieved benefits. Overall, 22% of the farmers were awar… RUF-39950 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Stakeholders’ preference and participation in the development of improved cowpea varieties: Implications for Cowpea breeding J. Afful · E. Afutu · M. Bosompem Cowpea is Ghana’s second-largest food legume. It is a vital source of plant protein, including minerals and amino acids that improve human nutrition and health. It plays a primary role in the livelihood of millions of relatively poor peopl… RUF-39921 2019 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Preferences of consumers and their willingness to pay for cowpea variety traits: implications for breeding in Techiman Municipality, Ghana. E. Afutu · O.R. Coffie · S.K.N. Dadzie · I. Mbroh Cowpea is consumed in almost every home in Ghana and it provides the cheapest protein supplement to the urban and rural poor in Ghana. In order to design sustainable crop improvement programmes, consumers’ preferred traits of cowpea need t… RUF-39918 2019 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variability and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolates from household water sources in Northern Ghana F. Addy · O. Dufailu · E. Kichana In Ghana, especially the Northern Region, a significant proportion of the population rely on surface and other unimproved water sources. Consumption of water from such sources leads to the contraction of infectious diseases of public healt… RUF-39914 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Development and evaluation of manually operated vegetable transplanter for smallholder farmers K.A. Abdul · A. Karimu · F. Kumi Transplanting of vegetable seedlings with obsolete tools such as cutlasses and hoes is one of the greatest constraints to increasing vegetable production in Ghana. It makes the process slow, time consuming and tedious. A simple handheld ve… RUF-39903 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cowpea seed systems in the Central Region of Ghana: Agronomic performance and yield S.N.T.T. Addy · M. Adu · E. Afutu · P.A. Asare +2 more Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.Walp) is an essential legume crop in Ghana and mostly grown for its dry grains but the fresh leaves and pods are also consumed. The quality of seed determines the overall yield and market value of the final prod… RUF-39900 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of mono-cropping on land-cover transitions in the wet evergreen agro ecological zone of Ghana S.K. Adanub · K.O. Asubontengc · S.K. Loha There is notable vegetation changes taking place in the Wet evergreen forest zone of Ghana even though it appears “evergreen” in most map depictions. It has been observed that natural vegetation habitats have gradually been replaced by sev… RUF-39856 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the effect of shea nut cake biochar on tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) growth J.M. Agbattey · A.K. Quainoo This study was conducted to assess the effect of Shea nut cake biochar on tomato growth, evaluate the soil-biochar ratio necessary for enhanced tomato growth and assess the response of local and Petomech variety to soil-biochar treatment. … RUF-39849 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of maturity stage, time of harvest and storage temperature of pineapples on quality of MD 2 pineapple juice E. E. Abano · F. Annor-Frempong · L. Arthur · J.N.L. Lamptey +1 more Pre and postharvest factors play an important role in pineapple juice quality and safety. In this study, the impact of maturity stage, time of harvest and storage temperature of pineapples on pineapple juice quality and safety were assesse… RUF-39845 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Physicochemical and sensory properties of pineapple blended with coconut water, lime and lemon juice E. E. Abano · O. K. Smith A refreshing beverage was prepared from coconut, pineapple, lime and lemon to form a functional juice in which the pineapple fibre was incorporated into the drink to improve its functionality. The Box-Behnken Design (BBD) Response Surface … RUF-39830 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Feb 2023
