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FOOD TABOOS AND COMMON BELIEFS ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANT WOMEN IN KASOA ZONGO COMMUNITY IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT  The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence and adherence to food taboos associated with pregnancy in the Kasoa-Zongo community. The study employed descriptive cross-sectional survey, specifically, mixed-methods and combination of purposive, snowballing, and convenience sampling methods were used to select 106 respondents for the study. Structured questionnaires, with both closed- and open-ended items were used for data collection and analysed using SPSS version 20 b...

Technical Efficiency Of Bambara Groundnut Production In Northern Ghana

Abstract Achieving food security under climate change is one of the greatest concerns of governments in developing countries. Due to favourable agronomic characteristics such as drought tolerance and an ability to produce a crop on less fertile soils, a number of underutilised crops, such as bambara groundnut offer potentials to address food insecurity problems in areas impacted by climate change. While efficiency studies have gained popularity in relation to many food crops, very little rese...

IMPACT OF CREDIT-BASED FOOD CROP DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (FCDP’S) ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC LIVES OF SMALL-SCALE MAIZE FARMERS: THE CASE OF EJURA-SEKYEDUMASE DISTRICT

ABSTRACT This study sought to find answers to the questions of whether the Food Crop Development Project improved farmers’ access to credit, changed farmers savings culture or whether small-scale maize farmers adopted the improved maize production practices. In addition, the study seeks to know whether or not there has been any significant difference in food security situation between participant and non-participant farmers. Descriptive-Correlation survey was conducted and using multistage ...

Extending The Application Of Root And Tuber Crops Into Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Foods

ABSTRACT The demand for convenience, instant breakfast foods has resulted in importations and some local production of expensive products. Since these are generally high carbohydrate foods, exploring and diversifying the use of underutilized local food resources could provide inexpensive and interesting alternatives. This study investigated the use of locally abundant roots and tuber crops to partially substitute maize as the sole carbohydrate in the production of ready-to-eat breakfast foods...

Economics of Biological Control of Cereal Stemborers in eastern africa: a case Study of maize and Sorghum production in Kenya

Abstract: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), undertook a biological control (BC) programme for control of stemborers from 1993 to 2008, to reduce cereal yield losses due to stemborer attack in East and Southern Africa. The programme released four biological control agents—Cotesia flavipes, Cotesia sesamiae, Telenomus isis and Xanthopimpla stemmator—to control the economically important stemborer pests Busseola fusca, Chilo partellus and Sesamia calamistis....

Inter-Ethnic Conflicts: Trends, Causes, Effects And Interventions In Rumuruti Division Of Laikipia County, Kenya (1963 – 2010)

ABSTRACT The study focuses on the historical trends, causes, effects and interventions to inter-ethnic conflicts in Rumuruti Division of Laikipia County, Kenya between 1963 and 2010. The objectives of study included: tracing the historical trends, investigating the causes of inter-ethnic conflicts; examining their effects on food security as well as the intervention measures. The study is significant because inter-ethnic conflicts impact on the communities’ livelihoods as well as national s...

Examining The Hygiene Practices Among Street Food Vendors In Nsawam And Adoagyir

ABSTRACT The vending of food on the street is considered an important part of the economies of many developing countries due to its socio economic benefits. In Ghana, the sector provides both direct and indirect employment as well as incomes to many people in urban and mediumsized towns. Despite its importance, many have expressed concerns over the hygiene, quality and safety of street foods. Many have also associated street foods with food poisoning and other food-borne diseases. In order to...

ENST PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY AND IMPACTS OF PARTICIPATION IN ENSET PRODUCTS MARKETING ON FOOD SECURITY IN GEDEO ZONE, SOUTHERN NATIONS NATIONALITITES PEOPLES REGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract: Enset is one of the major food crops supporting many people in Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region. The crop requires intensive management and has high amount of nutrients. However, only limited efforts have been made to improve productivity and marketing of the crop though the demand for the crop increases from time to time. Therefore, this study examines enst production efficiency and impacts of participation in enset products marketing on food security in gedeo zo...

The Status Of Poaching, Its Impacts And Food Security As A Contributing Factor In Lake Chilwa Biosphere Reserve, Malawi.

ABSTRACT The pressure on the wildlife in Lake Chilwa Biosphere Reserve (LCBR) has been increasing due to increase in population, illegal and unsustainable hunting practices. This has become a threat to sustainability of fish, birds and other wildlife species in LCBR. The broad objective of this study was to assess the status of poaching, its impacts and food security as one of the key drivers in LCBR in Malawi. The study employed a social survey research design. One hundred households were sa...

The Status Of Poaching, Its Impacts And Food Security As A Contributing Factor In Lake Chilwa Biosphere Reserve, Malawi..

ABSTRACT The pressure on the wildlife in Lake Chilwa Biosphere Reserve (LCBR) has been increasing due to increase in population, illegal and unsustainable hunting practices. This has become a threat to sustainability of fish, birds and other wildlife species in LCBR. The broad objective of this study was to assess the status of poaching, its impacts and food security as one of the key drivers in LCBR in Malawi. The study employed a social survey research design. One hundred households were sa...

Farmers' Perceptions Of Ngo Interventions On Agriculture In Mfantsimanand Komenda-Edina-Eguafoabrem Municipalities Of The Central Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT Agricultural production by farmers continues to face many challenges. NGOs play an important role by assisting farmers to improve on their production levels and livelihoods. The study was carried out using a descriptive-con-elational survey design to examine farmers' perceptions of the effects ofNGO interventions on agriculture in Mfantsiman and KEEA municipalities in the Central Region of Ghana. Four NGOs provided services to the farmers. The results showed that most of the farmers ...

The Development Of A Photographic Food Atlas With Portion Sizes Of Commonly Consumed Carbohydrate Foods In Accra, Ghana

ABSTRACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PHOTOGRAPHIC FOOD ATLAS WITH PORTION SIZES OF COMMONLY CONSUMED CARBOHYDRATE FOODS IN ACCRA GHANA Background: The photographic food atlas, a portion size measurement aid has been used to estimate, quantify, educate and counsel on appropriate food portions to help improve dietary intake, and achieve a healthy change. Consumption of larger portion sizes is associated with increases in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), however; most people do not know what makes up...

The Socio-Political and Economic Implication of Insecurity in Nigeria

ABSTRACT This research work was conducted in Abuja Nigeria to determine the Socio-Political and Economic Implication of Insecurity in Nigeria. The research was able to trace out some of the implications of insecurity and its effects on National Development. The study revealed insecurity as a global issue that creates a lot of devastating implication in many if not all nations, putting Nigeria into confusion, wasting a lot of lives and properties, spending excessively, seeking both technical...

PROXIMATE AND FREE FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF SELECTED ANIMAL PRODUCTS FROM TWO MARKETS IN THE ASHIEDU KETEKE SUB METRO IN ACCRA

ABSTRACT Background: Knowledge of the nutritional composition of foods is absolutely indispensable for proper diet therapy and dietetic counselling. Cow hide (wele), cow intestines, cow tripe, and cow foot serve as special delicacies in Ghana, but the nutritional composition of these animal products are either missing in the Ghanaian food composition tables or have not been updated for over 40 years. Furthermore, the Ghana food composition tables do not have any information on the fatty acid ...

Market Participation And Its Effect On Employment And Food Access Within Households Of Smallholder Women Farmers In Rwanda

ABSTRACT Agricultural transformation is key to poverty reduction and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Rwanda, transformation efforts have been focused on increasing smallholder farmers’ participation in agricultural markets, with a purpose to shift them from subsistence to market-oriented production. In spite of this, subsistence farming is still dominant, involving more women than men and little is known on the progress of these farmers towards market orientation. This study ...


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