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August 9, 2017Knowledge Portal
Food consumption, nutrient intake, and dietary patterns in Ghanaian migrants in Europe and their compatriots in Ghana

This article aims to describe the dietary behavior among Ghanaian migrants in Europe and their compatriots living in different Ghanaian settings (urban and rural). Contributions of macro-nutrients to the daily energy intake was different across the three study sites. »

August 8, 2017Knowledge Portal
Researchers refute claim that world needs to double food production

This blog discusses a recent study, which challenges the familiar assertion that “to feed the world, we need to double food production by 2050.” The authors of the study aim to balance this narrative by laying out quantitative and compelling mid-century targets for both production and the environment. »

July 31, 2017Knowledge Portal
Assessment of two soil fertility indexes to evaluate paddy fields for rice cultivation

This article assesses two soil fertility evaluation approaches in paddy fields for rice cultivation, in order to develop a user-friendly and credible soil fertility index. Also the study aimed to identify specific soil limitations, as well as to determine and map the soil suitability of the study area for rice cultivation. »

July 26, 2017Knowledge Portal
A study on cauliflower based intercropping system

This article studies the performance of cauliflower based intercropping system. The experiment consisted of seven treatments, where one with sole cauliflower as monocrop and in the remaining six French bean, pea, beet, carrot, palak and coriander were included as intercrops with the cauliflower. »

July 25, 2017Knowledge Portal
Blockchain: The evolutionary next step for ICT E-Agriculture

This article reviews blockchain-based concepts associated with ICT-based technology. Moreover, it proposes a model ICT e-agriculture system with a blockchain infrastructure. ICT e-agricultural with a blockchain infrastructure is the next step in the evolution of ICT e-agriculture. »

July 12, 2017Knowledge Portal
The role of wild fruits and vegetables in delivering a balanced and healthy diet

This review explores literature on wild fruits and vegetables with a special emphasis on some of the poorest regions of the world and with the lowest consumption figures of fruits and vegetables. Additionally, it looks at the role of wild fruits and vegetables in the diet with a view to uncover their possible role in delivering a healthy and balanced diet. »