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 […]
Automating Glaucoma Diagnosis using Artificial Intelligence
MLCs for Advanced Glaucoma Diagnosis: A Study within the Ghanaian Healthcare Context Authors: Andrew Owusu-Ansah, Emmanuel Adator, Mercy Oforiwaa Berchie, Julius Markwei, Abraham Boakye Yiadom, Anang-Bey Kwame, Joseph Sa-Ambo Mannyeya Abstract: This study focuses on automating the diagnosis of glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, through machine learning classifiers (MLCs). Using data from […]
IDRC Program Evaluations 2025/2026
Evaluation of five IDRC programs IDRC requests expressions of interest for five teams to conduct program evaluations of IDRC’s five programs: Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Global Health, Education and Science, Democratic and Inclusive Governance, Sustainable Inclusive Economies. The objective of IDRC’s Program Evaluations is to provide a systematic formative assessment of the effectiveness of IDRC’s program […]
Carrot Juice: The new preservative for Bissap?
Examining the effects of carrot juice addition on the physicochemical properties, bioactive profile and sensory properties of bissap extract during storage Authors: Beatrice Naa Dedei Tagoe, Dr. Maame Yaakwaah Adjei, Dr. Idolo Ifie Abstract: Hibiscus-based drinks like Bissap are popular in Ghana, but they spoil quickly during processing and storage, limiting their commercial use. This […]