CSIR – SARI develops biological fertilizer
Microbiologists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR – SARI) in the Northern Region, have developed a biological fertilizer (Rhizobium Inoculant Technology) to aid cowpea production.
This biological fertilizer enhances small-holder cowpea legume production by doubling yields at a cheaper cost compared to normal fertilizers.
CSIR...
Only 20% small-scale miners operate legally – Commission
Only 20 per cent of operators engaged in the small-scale mining activities in the country are operating within the confines of the law, the Minerals Commission has said.
Mr Nelson Ahedor, a Principal Mining Engineer at the Commission, said 80 per cent of operators were engaging in illegal activities and there was the need to streamline their activities to save the environment and derive maximum benefits...
Veep Amissah-Arthur: crackdown not against Chinese
Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, on Wednesday said Chinese in Ghana are not the target of the ongoing crackdown on illegal small scale miners in the country.
He explained that the action is against lawless nationals of various countries, who use heavy duty equipment in surface mining, which has led to massive environmental degradation, water pollution and wanton destruction of farms that...
CeMICC calls for political will in tackling climate change
The Centre for the Management of Impact of Climate Change (CeMICC) has called on government to exhibit a high sense of political will in tackling the current rate of land and environmental degradation facing the country.
According to CeMICC, the current hike in the destruction of forest reserves, farm lands, rivers, eco-systems and the environment in general is as a result of negative human activities...
Obsolete chemicals, another problem for Ghana
Professor John Hawkins Ephraim, President of Catholic University College at Fiapre in Sunyani has warned that Ghana’s water resources and agriculture face a serious threat, if obsolete chemicals are not managed well.
He said poor management of obsolete chemicals can pose danger to the safety and health of laboratory personnel, the general public and the entire environment.
Professor John Hawkins...
Climate change is a major threat
A Ghanaian scientist has said climate change will likely increase the frequency and strength of extreme events such as floods, droughts, and storms that shall threaten human safety and health.
Dr Hans Adu-Dapaah, Director, Crops Research Institute (CRI), Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), said such a climate would also allow some diseases to spread more easily.
He said: “Severe...
Ghana launches African Centre for Science and International Security
Ghana on Friday launched the African Centre for Science and International Security (AFRICIS) to ensure nuclear safety and security in Africa.
The Centre, which is a science-based non-profit Organisation, was being hosted by the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), which has signed a collaborative agreement to jointly run the activities of the AFRICIS in the country.
Dr Musheibu Mohammed Alfa, Deputy...
ICT experts to help accelerate Africa’s economic development
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) experts in Africa have been tasked to develop workable solutions to address the numerous challenges in the mobile communications sector to accelerate economic development.
Dr Osei Darkwa, President of the Ghana Technology University (GTUC), who made the statement during the Second GTUC Conference in Accra recently, asked the experts to explore opportunities...
Internet Boost Innovation In Ghana
Ghana is one of the world’s fastest growing economies in terms of interpreneuriaship and culture and all diverse resources makes it one of Africa’s leading countries in the areas of economic growth and relative stability.
This method contribute to an optimistic views of a sustainable future but as a country in transition, it continues to face social,economic,and civil challenges.
Minister of Trade...
Odumase to get ICT centre to train youth to assemble mobile phones
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Centre to train unemployed youth to assemble and repair mobile phones, is to be set up at Odumase in the Konongo-Odumase Municipality.
The project is a partnership between the rLG Communications and the Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Agency (GYEEDA).
Mr. Abdul-Mumuni Yahaya, the Municipal Coordinator of GYEEDA told the Ghana News Agency...
Ghana needs biotech intervention to improve food security
By Bertha Badu-Agyei
There is hunger on the faces of many people, and signs of malnutrition evident in kwashiorkor.
In many parts of the country anaemia and stunted growth are common phenomena. However, the many preventable and avoidable diseases that kill children indicate that as a country we need an intervention to improve food security.
Food security is when meal is in abundance and every person...
WVG supports health delivery in Bawku West District
World Vision Ghana (WVG) , an International Non-Governmental Organization has constructed a maternity ward for the Zongoire Health Facility in the Bawku West District worth million of Ghana Cedis.
In addition, the NGO had provided essential medical equipment to health centres and clinics in the District.
Mr Richmond Apotiga , Area Development Manager, WVG, who disclosed this to the GNA at Zebilla said...
Government to review fertilizer subsidy if smuggling of the commodity persist
Mr Clement Kofi Humado, Minister of Food and Agriculture, has warned that Government may be forced to withdraw fertiliser subsidy if the facility continue to be subjected to abuse.
The sector Minister gave the warning when he interacted with personnel of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) and farmers in the Upper East Region at the weekend.
He said the increase in the price of fertiliser was...
MOFA to draw up a five-year programme to control anthrax
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) is to draw up a five- year programme to help curb the perennial outbreak of anthrax.
The Northern and Upper East Regions are noted as endemic areas.
The Sector Minister ,Clement Kofi Humado made this known, when he visited the Upper East Region to assess the trend of the recent outbreak of the disease.
He said the ministry would issue a white paper to cabinet...
Developing nations put climate change at heart of development plans
Representatives of governments in Africa and Asia have formed a network to support efforts to factor climate change into their development plans.
The group developed its plans at the Seventh International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA7) to Climate Change, which ended on Thursday in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The group, known as Government Group Network on Climate Change Mainstreaming and Development,...
Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur happy with Bui power project progress
Vice President Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur on Tuesday expressed appreciation at the progress of work for the on-going Bui Hydro-Electric Power Project at Bui in the Brong-Ahafo Region.
He was optimistic that the Bui Power Authority (BPA) and Sinohydro, Chinese Construction firm on the project would be able to complete the project on schedule.
Vice President Amissah-Arthur was speaking when he paid a...
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