TOWARDS IMPROVED FARMER EDUCATION

Farmers are an indispensable source of blessing to Ghana and the reason is not far-fetched. The role they play in national life is so important that one needs not stretch to appreciate the incredible role they play in our lives. Indeed there is hardly any area of life today that is not influenced by the […]

CHINA’S DYNAMIC AGRIC SECTOR AND THE LESSONS FOR GHANA

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] If there is any country which has made the most significant leap in national growth and global significance in the last half century, it has to be China. Having made significant strides in virtually every area of national life, China […]

JAPAN – AN AGRIC NATION THRIVING DESPITE THE ODDS

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”41.4236px|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]Crop production is vital to Japan notwithstanding the Asian country’s sparse arable land (13% of the total area) and the highest degree of industrialization in Asia. Steep land (more than 20°) has been terraced for rice and other crops, carrying […]

AGRIC COUNTRY FOCUS: A PEEK AT INDIA

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] India is famous for gifting the world the knowledge and charisma of Mahatma Gandhi as well as the exhilarating movies of Bollywood. As well as being largely known around the world for the aforementioned, the country has made a significant […]

USA: THE RISE AND RISE OF AN AGRICULTURAL GREAT

The United States of America is a great country for many reasons. Acclaimed for her immense military might, the US is a force to be reckoned with in every area of human endeavour. From incredible technological ability to a commanding voice on the international political space, the US needs no introduction. Having achieved greatness on […]

TAKING THE PATH OF SUSTAINABLE AGRO TOURISM

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Exploring the Option of Agro tourism   Agriculture has been a source of tremendous blessing to mankind and indeed Ghana. Since time immemorial, agriculture has proven to be the lifeblood of the world as it has not only been a […]

Netherlands’ Impressive Agric Credentials: Can Ghana Borrow A Leaf?

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Ghana and the Netherlands have a long-standing relationship that dates back nearly a century. The relationship with the European country has blossomed and continues to show promises in the areas of sports, business, education and notably, agriculture. […]

AGRIC STUDENTS CAREER AND MENTORSHIP DIALOGUE (AG-STUD Africa)

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”43.8889px|0px|17px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.105″ custom_padding=”21.9444px|0px|0px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.105″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.105″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”32px”] Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa Lead Consultant and Founder – Agrihouse Communications and Agrihouse Foundation [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”71px|0px|17px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.105″ custom_padding=”18px|0px|21.9444px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.105″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.105″ text_font=”|||on|||||” text_font_size=”32px”] The launch-pad for future agric professionals [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.105″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.105″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ color=”#898989″][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section […]

THE ROLE OF SOCIALIZATION IN BOOSTING GHANA’S AGRIC SECTOR

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In academic circles, the subject of socialization is generally defined as a process where an individual internalizes the norms and ideologies of society. This definition is a significant truism that anchors on the totality of our culture; which has agriculture […]

Poor Agrochemical Handling and the Option of Organic Farming

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Recently at a friend’s office, i couldn’t help but cringed at what i heard regarding how some farmers handled agro chemicals. As we conversed, our discussion soon veered into agriculture, particularly how our farmers handled agro chemicals […]