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A socio-economic assessment of cowpea diversity on the Ghanaian market: implications for breeding
Given the importance of cowpea [Vignaunguiculata(L)Walp] in fighting malnutrition and poverty, a socio-economic assessment of cowpea diversity found on the Ghanaian market was conducted. The objective was to investigate emerging consumer preference for cowpea and make recommendations for the development of tailor-made varieties. -
Exploratory and multidisciplinary survey of the cowpea network in Tolon-Kumbungu district of Ghana: A food sovereignty perspective
An exploratory survey of selected deprived communities in the Tolon-Kumbungu district of northern region of Ghana was conducted in August 2007 by a multi-disciplinary team of social scientist, food technologist, plant breeder and food nutritionist. -
Sorghum market integration study in Ghana
he study sought to examine the variability and trends in sorghum supply and prices, factors affecting volumes of sorghum traded, and whether the sorghum market was integrated. -
Understanding the Concept of Food Sovereignty Using the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP)
This article deepens the understanding of the emerging food sovereignty concept using a case study of a home-grown school feeding programme that promotes local food demand supply linkages. A school feeding programme in four selected districts in Ghana is analysed with respect to community involvement in programme implementation and management as well as its socio-economic impacts. -
Globalization vs. localization: global food challenges and local solutions
The objective of this study was to examine the effect of global–local interactions on food production and consumption in Ghana, and identify possible local solutions. Primary data were collected using a combination of quantitative-qualitative methods, which included focus group discussions and one-on-one interviews. -
A study of fuel consumption of three types of household charcoal stoves in Ghana
The purpose of this study was to find out the amounts of charcoal consumed using the traditional Ghanaian coal pot in contrast with two improved stoves, "Ahinbenso" and "Gyapa" stoves. -
Microclimate and ventilation in Estonian and Finnish dairy buildings
A series of ventilation, thermal and indoor air quality measurements were performed in 14 different dairy buildings in Estonia and Finland. -
Geosensors to Support Crop Production: Current Applications and User Requirements
Sensor technology, which benefits from high temporal measuring resolution, real-time data transfer and high spatial resolution of sensor data that shows in-field variations, has the potential to provide added value for crop production. The present paper explores how sensors and sensor networks have been utilised in the crop production process and what their added-value and the main bottlenecks are from the perspective of users. -
Geosensors to Support Crop Production: Current Applications and User Requirements
Sensor technology, which benefits from high temporal measuring resolution, real-time data transfer and high spatial resolution of sensor data that shows in-field variations, has the potential to provide added value for crop production. The present paper explores how sensors and sensor networks have been utilised in the crop production process and what their added-value and the main bottlenecks are from the perspective of users. -
A review of osmodehydration for food industry
As a cost saving drying technology, osmotic dehydration is not receiving much attention in the food industry due to the poor understanding of the counter current flow phenomena associated with it. Therefore, it is very important to investigate the underlying principles of the counter current flow to improve industrial implementation of the technology.