Monthly Archives: August 2016

Cocoyam, Colocasia esculenta was one of the most common plants that easily grew in our backyards and the wild. It sprouts in very good moist conditions and so rainy periods are the best times to find or grow it. Cocoyam is grown for the corm and leaves. It produces very delicious corms […]

The fate of Cocoyam - Why is it fast disappearing? Updated !

22 Aug, 2016 in Crops production

Agriculture in Ghana - facts and figures 2012, presents elaborate data on major agricultural and related activities in Ghana. Agriculture in Ghana - facts and figures 2012 highlights include; Country’s demographic background Total land area and area under cultivation Production levels of major crops and livestock Rainfall distribution by […]

Agriculture In Ghana – Facts & Figures 2012

15 Aug, 2016 in General

Weeds, insects, diseases are basic challenges for most crop farming enterprises. They can cause up to total failures of crops if not dealt with effectively. Farmers, therefore, dedicate various activities to make sure they are well under control to ensure optimum yields of their crops. Their occurrence may vary from location, […]

The big question: How do you deal with weeds, insects, ...

9 Aug, 2016 in Crops production

Turkey Berries (Solanum torvum) can be found in Ghana, China, Thailand, The Caribbean, South America, Indonesia, Florida, Alabama, Brazil, Mexico, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico and other places in the world. In Ghana, they are popularly called Kwahu Nsusua, Beduru, Tinvii tinvii, Kantosey etc. and are mostly available in […]

11 incredible health benefits of Turkey berries

3 Aug, 2016 in General