Ghana factsheet
This two-page factsheet provides an overview of the impact of the Tropical Legumes projects in Ghana, including the crops targeted and the results of the work carried out. The data is clearly presented and the factsheet includes links to further information.
Enhancing Smallholder Farmers’ Access to Seed of Improved Legume Varieties Through Multi-stakeholder Platforms (Enhancing Access to Quality Seed of Improved Groundnut Varieties Through Multi-Stakeholder Platforms in Northern Ghana: Chapter 5 of 14)
Chapter 5 of a book that shares the experiences of TL III in facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to seed of improved legume varieties through innovation platforms in seven developing countries for the past 12 years.
Enhancing Smallholder Farmers’ Access to Seed of Improved Legume Varieties Through Multi-stakeholder Platforms (Impacts of Cowpea Innovation Platforms in Sustaining TL III Project Gains in Ghana: Chapter 12 of 14)
Chapter 12 of a book that shares the experiences of TL III in facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to seed of improved legume varieties through innovation platforms in seven developing countries for the past 12 years.
Using quality seeds of improved varieties to attract youth to agriculture and reduce migration
This video demonstrates how innovations in cowpea seed production and improved varieties in Ghana are reducing youth migration by attracting younger generations to agriculture. Watch the video to hear testimonies from farmers working in Ghana today.
304 improved varieties developed in 15 countries in Africa, India and Bangladesh
This infographic summarizes the achievements of the Tropical Legumes projects across 15 countries and 6 crops.
Sowing Legume Seeds, Reaping Cash: A Renaissance within Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa (A brief overview of smallholder farmers’ access to seed of improved legume varieties: Chapter 1 of 9)
Chapter 1 of a book that shares impact stories and testimonies from various value chain actors who were part of the Tropical Legumes projects over the course of 12 years.
Sowing Legume Seeds, Reaping Cash: A Renaissance within Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa (Better-off women boosting groundnut business in Ghana: Chapter 8 of 9)
Chapter 8 of a book that shares impact stories and testimonies from various value chain actors who were part of the Tropical Legumes projects over the course of 12 years.
Sowing Legume Seeds, Reaping Cash: A Renaissance within Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa (Concluding remarks – the Tropical Legumes Projects empowered communities in a wide variety of assets: Chapter 9 of 9)
Chapter 9 of a book that shares impact stories and testimonies from various value chain actors who were part of the Tropical Legumes projects over the course of 12 years.
Genetics of Stay-Green Trait and Its Association with Leaf Spot Tolerance and Pod Yield in Groundnut
This study was designed to determine the genetic control of the stay-green trait and its relationship with leaf spot disease severity in groundnut. Results showed significant (p < 0.001) differences among the genotypes for early leaf spot (ELS), late leaf spot (LLS), leaf area under greenness (LAUG), SPAD chlorophyll meter readings (SCMR), and yield traits.
Profitability and profit efficiency of certified groundnut seed and conventional groundnut production in Northern Ghana: A comparative analysis
This study seeks to compare profitability and profit efficiency of certified groundnut seed (CGS) and conventional groundnut (CG) production in Northern Ghana using cross-sectional data.
