Commercializing a Climate-Smart Rice Threshing Solution to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses in Ghana
Commercializing Climate-Smart Threshing Solutions for Ghana’s Rice Value Chain Authors: Erica Adjoa Appiah, John Wobil, and Solomon Akutinga Abstract: Wobil Technologies has developed a Multi-Stage Rice Thresher, a climate-smart, farmer-centered innovation designed to significantly reduce post-harvest losses among smallholder rice farmers in Ghana. Field research conducted in 2021 in the Adansi South District revealed that […]
Natural Pest Control Solution for Vegetable Farming: Driving Green Solutions for Food Safety and Sustainability in Ghana
Natural Pest Control Solution for Vegetable Farming: Driving Green Solutions for Food Safety and Sustainability in Ghana Authors: Enoch Mbawin Alale, Simon Etornam Felitse and Agnes Joy Aryee Abstract: Enigyie Aba Organic Pesticide is an edible, organic, and eco-friendly pesticide developed using locally sourced plant extracts. It provides a safe and effective alternative to synthetic […]
ProGARI: A Micronutrient-Fortified Soybean-Cassava Blend to Address Malnutrition among Gari Consumers.
Development of Micronutrient Fortified Soybean Cassava Products (MFSC) to Improve Nutrition, Well-being and Livelihood of Cassava Consumers Authors: Amoakoah Twum Leticia, Ocloo Fidelis Carl, Odai Benard Tawiah & Asare Kwabena Isaac Abstract: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 seeks to end all forms of hunger and malnutrition by the year 2030. Malnutrition, according […]
Transforming Food Waste into Biochar: A Sustainable Solution for Waste Management and Organic Fertilizer Production
Pyrolysis of Municipal Food Waste: A Sustainable Potential Approach for Solid Food Waste Management and Organic Crop Fertilizer Production Authors: Patrick Boakye, Miriam Beneireh Nuagah, Sampson Oduro-Kwarteng, Eugene Appiah-Effah, Jolly Kanjua, Anthony Boakye Antwi, Lawrence Darkwah, Kwame Sarkodie & Yen Adams Sokama-Neuyam Abstract: This research explores the conversion of municipal food waste into biochar, a […]
Enhancing Breakfast Nutrition with Sprouted Finger Millet-Maize Composite Flour
PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND SENSORY EVALUATION OF A BREAKFAST CEREAL MADE FROM SPROUTED FINGER MILLET-MAIZE COMPOSITE FLOUR Authors: Reuben Acheampong, Dr. Niilante Amissah, Crosby Osei-Tutu Jnr, Prof. Angelina O. Danquah and Prof. Firibu K. Saalia Abstract: The study examined the utilization of sprouted finger millet-maize composite flour in breakfast cereal production, with a focus on its physicochemical, […]
Recycling Egg and Snail Shells to Make Poultry Feed Cheaper
Farmers’ perceptions and willingness to adopt egg and snail shells as alternative calcium sources for poultry production in the Western region of Ghana Authors: Alfred Kelvin Boakye, Bright Owusu Asante, Solomon Akutinga, Daniel Agyeman, Stephen Prah, Frank Idan, Christopher Antwi, Irene Serwaa Asante Abstract: This study assessed poultry farmers’ willingness in Ghana’s Western Region to […]
Open: Invitation to Tender: Research into Using Banana-fibre Papers to Protect White Yams from Nematodes
In partnership with the Frontier Tech Hub, the FCDO is exploring the adoption of novel nature-based technology by yam farmers in Ghana to protect and increase crop yields. This pilot aims to carry out research with a range of agricultural actors, (including farmers, co-operative, agricultural extensions workers, etc.) to understand the potential for, and what […]
GRIC ANNUAL FORUM
Mark your calendars! The Ghana Research and Industry Collaborative (GRIC) Annual Forum is here. Join us for a transformative day at the GRIC Forum 2024, where researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, international partners and academic experts come together to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical industry application in Ghana. 🗓 Date: 26th November, 2024 […]
GRIC LEARNING WORKSHOP
📢 Join Us for the GRIC Learning Workshop! 📢 On November 13, 2024, the Ghana Research and Industry Collaborative (GRIC) will host a virtual workshop titled “From Bench to Shelf: Commercialization of Food Research Outcomes” on Zoom. This session is designed to bridge the gap between research and market, guiding participants on how to turn […]