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The AU-EU International Research Consortium (IRC) Platform Document

The first priority of the AU-EU High Level Policy Dialogue (HLPD) roadmap on Food Nutrition Security for Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) was adopted by the AU-EU Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in 2016. The implementation of the FNSSA Roadmap is expected to be improved through a ‘Platform’ of an alliance of stakeholders (including funders) with a long-term […]

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Nutritional adequacy of locally available feed resources for small ruminant production in the Guinea Savannah agro ecological zone of Ghana

Article Citation: Ansah, O.K. et al (2022). Nutritional adequacy of locally available feed resources for small ruminant production in the Guinea Savannah agro ecological zone of Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-21. Share              

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Dugout farming of nile tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus for school feeding programme: A case study in the Lower Manya Krobo District, Eastern Region, Ghana.

Article Citation: Anani, F.A. et al (2022). Dugout farming of nile tilapia, Oreochromis Niloticus for school feeding programme: A case study in the Lower Manya Krobo District, Eastern Region, Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-18. Share              

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Assessment of public private partnership model of solid waste management system in the la Dade – Kotopon Municipality

Article citation: Ollennu E.A. et al (2022) Assessment of public-private partnership model of solid waste management system in the la Dade – Kotopon Municipality. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). FARA Research Report 6 (14): P1- 24. Share              

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Climate impact on water quality- identification of processes responsible for ion concentration using stable isotopes in shallow coastal aquifer in Ghana

Article Citation: Mensah F. A. at al (2022). Climate impact on water quality- identification of processes responsible for ion concentration using stable isotopes in shallow coastal aquifer in Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-13 Share              

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Effect of bed size, spacing and propagule type on the yield and yield components of Frafra Potato (Solenostemon Rotundifolius Poir.). Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana.

Article Citation: Yirzagla, J. et al (2022). Effect of bed size, spacing and propagule type on the yield and yield components of Frafra Potato (Solenostemon Rotundifolius Poir.). Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P109-120. Share              

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Effect of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of Frafra Potato (Solenostemon Rotundifolius Poir)

Article Citation: Yirzagla, J.et al (2022). Effect of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of Frafra Potato (Solenostemon Rotundifolius Poir.), Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-21. Share              

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Effects of varietal difference and drying temperature on milling quality of selected rice (Oryza Sativa) varieties grown in Ghana

Article Citation: Minkah, E. et al (2022). Effects of varietal difference and drying temperature on milling quality of selected rice (Oryza Sativa) varieties grown in Ghana. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-20. Share              

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Managing eggplant fruit and shoot borer (Leucinodes orbonalis (Guenée)) in Ghana: Effect and profitability of insecticides and plastic mulch

Article Citation: Kotey, D.A.et al (2022). Managing eggplant fruit and shoot borer (Leucinodes orbonalis (Guenée)) in Ghana: Effect and profitability of insecticides and plastic mulch. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P134-150 Share              

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Modelling Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Physical Properties of Drying Five Coconut (Cocos Nucifera L.) Varieties. CSIR- STEPRI (2022)

Article Citation: Sarpong F.et al (2022) Modelling Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Physical Properties of Drying Five Coconut (Cocos Nucifera L.) Varieties. CSIR- STEPRI (2022). Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari RO and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-19 Share              

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Recycling of polystyrene (PS) waste bowls into inherently smoothsurfaced plastic plates for application in the souvenirs industry

Article Citation: Antwi B. Y. at al (2022). Recycling of polystyrene (PS) waste bowls into inherently smoothsurfaced plastic plates for application in the souvenirs industry. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-17. Share              

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Seed health quality in common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris l.): Effect of moisture content, packaging material and storage condition.

Citation: Adjei, E.A.et al (2022) Seed health quality in common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris l.): Effect of moisture content, packaging material and storage condition. Proceedings of 3rd CSIR RSA Scientific Conference. Accra, Ghana. Omari R. and Andoh H. (Eds). P1-22. Share              

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Research

Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) by Intermediaries in the Agriculture Sector: Insights from Ghana

Citation: Omari R, Jumpah E.T, Arthur J. O, Asabo R, Hagan E, Mahama A, Ameyaw R.A, Frempong G. and Baumuller H (2022). Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) by Intermediaries in the Agriculture Sector: Insights from Ghana. FARA Research Report 6 (03): Pp 55 Share              

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Strengthening knowledge Partnerships in African Agriculture Thematic Policy Brief

Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Mbigidde V., Issa F.O., Humulane A., Yeboah M., and Hinckley E. (2022). Strengthening knowledge Partnerships in African Agriculture Thematic Policy Brief No 1/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. FARA Policy Brief Series No4 (April 2022): Pp 1-11 Share              

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competences

Strengthen Knowledge Management Competence Centres to drive the Transformation of African Countries into Knowledge Societies

Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Asiimwe E., Baijang L., Bappa M., Arunga P., and Abdulai Z. (2022). Strengthen Knowledge Management Competence Centres to drive the Transformation of African Countries into Knowledge Societies Policy Brief No 5/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. FARA Policy Brief Series No8 (April 2022): Pp 1-14 Share              

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Advocating for Knowledge Inclusion and Adoption of Viable Business Models in the creation and Dissemination of Knowledge within National Agricultural Research Services (NARS) Policy Brief

Citation: Abugri B., Brandner A., Masereka C.Y., Ngumba F.N., Kang’omezulu A., Nyikwagh E.T., and Mahava V. (2022). Advocating for Knowledge Inclusion and Adoption of Viable Business Models in the creation and Dissemination of Knowledge within National Agricultural Research Services (NARS) Policy Brief No 6/10. Knowledge Management for Agricultural Development (KM4AgD) Agenda. FARA Policy Brief Series […]

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Accra Declaration

Accra Declaration on the KM4AgD Agenda for Africa(EN&FR)

Doubling the agricultural productivity target is fundamental to the CAADP’s goals of eliminating hunger, substantial reduction on poverty, creation of wealth and jobs and improved management of the continent’s natural resources. Knowledge Management was highlighted as one of the key drivers to the achievement of the Malabo targets. This led to the development of a […]

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Soil Initiative

A Soil Initiative for Africa

In September 2020, at the Alliance for a Green Revolution for Africa’s (AGRA) African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), the African Union Commission (AUC) issued a call to create a Soil Initiative for Africa (SIA) as an ambitious effort to improve the condition of the Continent’s soils. Improved soil condition will be achieved by scaling proven […]

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sustainable financing

FARA – POLICY BRIEF Sustainable financing of research and innovaton

Policy Shifts Required to Substantially Finance Research and Innovation in Africa 1. Strengthen both the private and public sector at the country, sub-regional and continental levels to invest into Agricultural Research and Innovation (ARI); by creating an avenue to bring together the broad stakeholders in the private and public sector to for dialogue on the […]

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ARIFA

Regional financial integration, financial development and industrial sector growth in ECOWAS: Does institution matter?

Abstract Regional economies seek to promote growth through industrialisation and literature suggests that developing the financial system, integrating the financial system within a sound institutional framework can promote industrial output. This study fills the gap by examining the impact of financial development and regional financial integration on ECOWAS’ industrial sector. This study assesses whether regional […]

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sub-saharan

Status of digital agriculture in 47 sub-Saharan African countries

Year of publication: 2022 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: #364 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-135453-7 Author: FAO; ITU By Country/Territory: Africa Publisher: FAO; ITU; Agrovoc: digital technology; digital divide; agricultural sector; agricultural innovation; innovation adoption; transformation; Information and Communication Technologies; case studies; Africa Abstract:Sub-Saharan Africa is uniquely positioned significantly increase its current agricultural productivity to lift the region’s more than 400 million people out of extreme poverty and improve the livelihood of […]

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Africa Forgotten

Africa Manifesto and Plan of Action on Forgotten Foods

Food security globally is constrained by several factors including the heavy reliance on very few key staple crops. In Africa, food insecurity has been increasing due to the effects of climate change, insecurity caused by terrorism, social and boundary conflicts, uncontrolled rapid population growth, persistent economic inequality, youth unemployment, undernourishment and other menace among others. […]

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Global Forgotten Foods

Global Manifesto on Forgotten Foods

By: The Association of Agricultural Research Institutions in the Near East and North Africa (AARINENA); The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI; Crops For the Future (CFF); The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA); The Global Forum for Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR); and The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT     […]

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A Resource Manual for Training in Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) in Innovation Platforms

Citation: Fatunbi A.O, A.A Adekunle, Anthony Youdeowei, G.O Odularu, S.A Adisa, Ifidon Ohiomoba and AA Akinbamijo (2015) (2015). A Resource Manual for Training in Integrated Agricultural Research for Development (IAR4D) in Innovation Platforms: Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), Accra Ghana. Share              

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