ABSTRACT The study was set up to compare the Credit with Education (CwE) and the Village Savings and Loans (VSL) methodologies of microfinance services and how they influence rural livelihoods. The field survey methodology was involving both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Common services (financial and non-financial) offered to client groups in both the VSL and CwE models as implemented by Plan Ghana-an international non-governmental organization (INGO) and partner local non-govern...
ABSTRACT The control of tick-borne diseases in an endemic region is very challenging and costly due to the presence of multiple pathogens from the seven globally important livestock intracellular pathogens. This problem is exacerbated by the availability of competent vector ticks for each pathogen strain, thus resulting in enhanced transmission efficiency and higher infection prevalence of a disease among cattle from the tropical region than the temperate region. Unfortunately, these disease...
ABSTRACT Modern methods of producing African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings require that the male brooder is sacrificed to obtain milt for artificial fertilization of the eggs stripped from the female under hormonal induction. The objective of this research was to study the semi artificial technique of producing catfish larvae with different brood stock ratios using Ovaprim. The experiment was made up of three (3) treatment groups and each treatment had three (3) replicates each. T...
ABSTRACT Pruning of diseased leaves and the use of Propiconazole (Tilt), a foliar fungicide with systemic properties, were two different recommendations made by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to control black sigatoka, currently an important disease of plantain in the country. The two methods were evaluated from September 1995 to April 1997 at the University of Ghana Agriculture Research Station, Kade. Four treatments, namely, Tilt (0.125g ai/L), Pruning, Tilt (0.125g ai/L) + Pruning a...
ABSTRACT The study determined the feasibility of “Black Soldier Fly Larvae” composting and its utilization for vegetable farming in Greater Accra, Ghana. Discounted measures of project worth such as NPV, BCR and IRR were used in viability analysis. The gains obtained from replacing farmer practice with the new compost practice were estimated using the partial budget approach. Through field experimentation, the cost of using BSFL-compost and conventional fertilizer to produce lettuce for...
Abstract The Cuvelai-Etosha Basin lies in north-central Namibia and due to the prevailing climatic situation, the basin is dominated by strong seasonal and annual variations of either very dry conditions with drought or heavy flooding in certain years. A growing population in the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin has resulted in increased demand for water for daily use and agricultural activities. Floodwater Harvesting Infrastructures are considered to be a more effective way to solve those problems. Henc...
Abstract Phosphorus does occur both in organic and inorganic forms, and a*, relatively large amount is present in organic foraf* Relatively little work has been done on organic phosphorus in Ghanaian soils. Some research workers notably Schollemberger (1920), Dean (1938) and a number of others have found that soils high in organic matte* are also high: in organic phosphorus. Bye and Bertheux (1957) working on Ghanaian soils observed considerably more organic phosphorus in forest soils than in...
ABSTRACT MAIZE PRODUCTION IN THE COASTAL SAVANNA ZONE OF GHANA Peter Leyenaar, M.Sc. Supervisor: University of Guelph, 1976 Dr. R.B. Hunter Three field experiments were conducted on maize (Zea mays L.) at the Legon farm in the coastal savanna zone of Ghana during the major and minor seasons in 1975. Several factors affecting maize production were examined. Factors studied included planting date, cultivar, irrigation, side-dressing nitrogen, seed bed preparation and insect damage. During the ...
Abstract Both growth chamber and field experiments were conducted to study the influence of resistant tomato cultivars and applications of Vorlex (DD MENCS) on the population dynamics of root knot nematode species and growth and yield of subsequent crops of a susceptible tomato 3 3 cultivar. Four initial M. incognita inoculum densities (10 , 5 x 10 , 104 and 105 eggs/500 orT of soil) and two initial M. hapla inoculum o o o ^ densities (10 and 5 x 10 eggs/500 cm of soil) were used. Two resist...
Abstract According to Ameh(1990) fish constitutes a major part of the animal protein intake in West Africa, ranging from 20% in Benin, to 70% in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Senegal. It is an important source of animal protein in Ghana and, of all the animal protein sources it is the cheapest. It is also a source of iodine which could be used to control goitre (iodine deficiency disorder) now prevalent in Ghana. Acquah(1988) emphasised that although Ghana has abundant marine and fresh water fisher...
ABSTRACT Laboratory and field experiments were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of neem seed water extracts ( NSWE) and pheromone traps to control the Mediterranean fruit fly, C capitata infesting citrus at the University of Ghana Agricultural Research Station (ARS), Kade. Neem seed extract of concentration 15%, 20% , 25% and 30% wt/vol were prepared and left overnight after which the suspensions were seived and used for spraying. Ripened fruits of Citrus sinensis cultivar Late Valenc...
ABSTRACT A field experiment was conducted to examine optimum plant population and compare yields of three local roselle cultivars; namely Bihi, Mogla 1 and Mogla 2 planted at four different spacings and harvesting at 31 days after planting by pruning the plant at 13.0 cm high. Subsequent harvesting of shoots was done at fortnightly intervals. The spacings were; 30cm x 30cm, 30cmx 35cm, 30cm x 40cm, and 30cm x 45cm. A pot experiment was also carried out to determine the appropriate plant age ...
ABSTRACT The research was conducted from late June to November, 2011 to evaluate the performance of five maize hybrids namely PAN 12 and PAN 53, Obatampa GH, Mamaba and ACR ’97 TZL Comp 1-w using five different fertilizer formulations: A- Actyva (275kg/ha), + Sulfan (250kg/ha), B- ERP (250kg/ha) + Actyva (275kg/ha), + Fertilizer Blend (250kg/ha), C- Actyva (275kg/ha), + Fertilizer Blend (250kg/ha), D- ERP (250kg/ha) +N: P: K. (275kg/ha), + Urea and E- control (N: P: K. (275kg/ha), + urea (...
ABSTRACT Aflatoxin contamination of agricultural commodities is gaining public prominence in Africa where it is pervasive due to favourable environmental conditions and high consumption of maize. Aflatoxins are toxic secondary fungal metabolites that contaminate dietary staples such as maize and groundnut resulting in adverse effect on food security, health and trade. This study evaluated the effectiveness of triple-layer hermetic bag to control aflatoxin in stored maize. A factorial experim...
ABSTRACT The coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer, has been identified as one of the pests that pose a threat to the coconut industry in Benin using a standard economic surplus model. The study presents the simulation results of the economic benefits of the biological control of coconut mites in Benin. In the least optimistic scenario, the economy would derive an overall net-gain of US$155,213.40. Considered at a discount rate of 12% for the period 2008-2027, net present value was about U...