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Reconstituted in 2004 by Statute 33 of the University’s Statutes, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) remains one of the most active and vibrant of the six Colleges of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), res

03/09/2026

FASA commissions new seating area to enhance student welfare

The Faculty of Agriculture Students Association (FASA) 2025/2026 management has commissioned a new seating area as part of its outgoing initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and learning environment of students at the Faculty of Agriculture, KNUST.

The facility, located within the faculty, provides students with a convenient space to sit, interact and engage in academic activities outside the traditional classroom setting.

The initiative forms part of FASA’s commitment to supporting the faculty and creating a more conducive environment for students.

Commissioning the facility, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Fred Nimoh, commended the FASA 2025/2026 management for undertaking the project.

He said the initiative would contribute to students’ academic work by providing an alternative environment for learning and interaction.

“We want to congratulate the FASA 2025/26 management team for supporting the Faculty and the University and for providing this necessary space. We believe it will go a long way to support academic work, in terms of students’ learning and teaching.”

Prof. Nimoh noted that learning should not necessarily be restricted to the classroom, adding that a comfortable outdoor environment could encourage students to spend more time studying and engaging with their colleagues.

He expressed appreciation to the FASA management for the initiative and urged the incoming management to build on the achievements of their predecessors by maintaining existing facilities and initiating additional projects that would benefit students.

The Faculty Registrar, Mrs. Ruth Bediako, also commended FASA for the initiative and encouraged the association to extend similar projects to other areas of the faculty.

“It is a good initiative, and we pray that in future you extend it to other places so that students who come around will have a convenient place to sit in their free time,” she said.

The newly commissioned seating area is expected to provide students with additional space for studying, discussions and relaxation while contributing to a more student-friendly environment within the faculty.

31/08/2026

📌 Study links imported processed foods to unhealthy diets

According to a study conducted by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana and other sub-Saharan African countries are facing a double burden of malnutrition, with undernutrition coexisting with rising levels of overweight and obesity.

The study found that the growing obesity epidemic in Ghana and other low- and middle-income countries is partly associated with a nutrition transition driven by modernisation.

To better understand these trends, the study examined the consumption of obesogenic (fattening) and protective (healthy) foods among Ghanaian households, as well as how these foods are retailed, distributed and sourced.

The study covered rural and urban communities in the Ashanti Region and included 612 households, 209 retailers and 185 wholesalers/distributors, as well as selected producers across Ghana.

The findings showed that about 20% of households consumed sugar-sweetened beverages and confectionery weekly, while only 2% consumed processed meat.

Fish was the most consumed protective food at 74.5%, followed by cooked vegetables at 53.1% and legumes at 22.8%.

Frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was higher among younger, male, urban and more educated food purchasers.

Fewer than 10% of households followed a healthy dietary pattern, characterised by high consumption of protective foods and low consumption of obesogenic foods, while about 80% showed no clear preference between the two food groups.

The study also found that younger and less educated consumers were more likely to purchase obesogenic foods, which were predominantly imported, while protective foods had a stronger local production base.

The researchers therefore recommend health-focused policies to regulate the importation of obesogenic foods and promote a healthier food environment.

The researchers included Prof. Robert Aidoo of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), KNUST.

The study was published in Public Health Nutrition.
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/characterising-obesogenic-versus-protective-food-consumption-and-their-value-chain-among-ghanaian-households/77D701C4D745E1604AFA30051FDB2415

26/08/2026

📌 CANR, APNI launch new phase of postgraduate research collaboration

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), KNUST, has received a delegation from the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) to advance collaboration in postgraduate training and agricultural research.

The delegation, received by the Provost of CANR, Prof. Dadson Awunyo-Vitor, discussed the implementation of an MSc research programme designed to support students working in areas related to plant nutrition, soil health, cocoa production and sustainable agriculture.

The engagement builds on an earlier collaboration under which four students successfully completed the MSc Geo-Information Science for Natural Resources Management programme at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, KNUST, under the academic supervision of Dr. Ing. George Ashiagbor, PhD.

The new programme is expected to support two cohorts of four MSc students, with each student receiving supervision from both KNUST and APNI.

The partners will also work with the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) and other researchers to identify knowledge gaps and develop research topics based on existing projects.

Proposed research areas include cocoa production, soil amendments, nutrient-use efficiency, carbon sequestration, technology adoption, and the economic and livelihood benefits of agricultural technologies.

The partners also emphasised the importance of gender balance and institutional capacity development in the selection of students, with a target of about 50 per cent female representation and preference, where appropriate, for candidates affiliated with research institutions.

Prof. Awunyo-Vitor welcomed the collaboration, noting its alignment with CANR’s focus on strengthening research, innovation and sustainable agricultural development.

The initiative is expected to strengthen postgraduate training while generating research that responds to pressing challenges in soil health, plant nutrition, cocoa production and sustainable agriculture.

The meeting also included a review of the general Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the specific agreement for the project, with participants discussing the steps required to finalise the agreements.
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21/08/2026

🐞Inside the CANR Insectary

Step inside the CANR Insectary, where science meets nature! 🔬🐜

The insectary provides an important space for studying insects, supporting research, teaching, and practical learning in agriculture and natural resource management.

From observation to experimentation, every corner offers an opportunity to better understand the tiny organisms that play big roles in our ecosystems and agricultural systems. 🌿🦋

19/08/2026

📌Gender gaps in farm resources persist despite efforts – CANR study

Despite decades of global and national efforts to promote gender equality in agriculture, progress remains limited, as deep-rooted structural barriers continue to hinder women’s access to productive resources.

A new study by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), KNUST, has found that discriminatory land tenure systems, patriarchal inheritance practices and entrenched gender roles continue to limit women’s access to land, credit and labour in Ghana’s agricultural sector.

Conducted in the Atwima Nwabiagya District, the study examined gender disparities in access to key agricultural resources among individual farm operators.

The research, led by Dr Monica Addison, involved a survey of 532 farmers and nine focus group discussions to assess the extent of the disparities and understand the experiences behind them.

The findings showed that men generally had greater access to land, farm equipment, labour and capital than women.

The disparities were further shaped by factors including limited contact with agricultural extension officers, access to extension training and livestock ownership.

The study attributed the inequalities to patriarchal land tenure arrangements, socio-cultural norms and the unequal burden of domestic and care work, which can limit women’s time and opportunities to participate fully in agricultural activities.

The researchers are calling for gender-responsive agricultural policies to improve women’s access to land, credit, training, extension services and farm equipment.

They also recommend addressing social and household practices that reinforce gender inequalities, noting that improving women’s access to productive resources could enhance their productivity, strengthen household livelihoods and support Ghana’s progress towards SDG 5 on gender equality and SDG 10 on reduced inequalities.

The study was published in Social Sciences & Humanities Open.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590291126003645

17/08/2026

📚✨ Good Luck in Your Exams!

To all our hardworking students at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), we wish you success as you continue with your examinations.

To our final-year students writing their last paper, we wish you the very best as you cross the finish line. Stay focused, finish strong, and make us proud! 💪🏽📝🎓

To our first-year students writing their end-of-year examinations, we wish you success as you complete your first academic year. Stay focused, remain confident, and give it your very best!

Keep believing. You’ve got this! 💪🏽📚✨

14/08/2026

Cocoa deforestation: Why Ghana’s fixes keep failing – Prof. Asante

Ghana’s long-running struggle with cocoa-related deforestation cannot be solved through certification, regulation or market restrictions alone, Prof. Winston Adams Asante has stressed.

He argues that unless the country addresses the economic realities confronting cocoa farmers, efforts to prevent the expansion of cocoa farms into forest areas will continue to fall short.

Speaking at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources (FRNR) Seminar Series at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, KNUST, Prof. Asante challenged policymakers, researchers and sector actors to rethink Ghana’s approach to the cocoa-deforestation debate.

He said the country’s response has focused too heavily on the farm while overlooking the economic conditions, land-use decisions and policy contradictions that contribute to forest loss.

According to him, cocoa remains the main source of income for many farming households, yet low productivity and limited opportunities outside farming leave farmers with few options to improve their livelihoods.

“These are people whose incomes are drawn from cocoa. About 80% of their income is from cocoa. These are mostly male farmers who take care of their homes, age is not on their side, education is low, and basically, the opportunities to tap into the commerce sector and other areas are limited,” he said.

Prof. Asante explained that when farmers cannot earn enough from existing farms, expanding into new areas becomes an attractive option.

“If a farmer wants to make more money, and that is the only way he can make money, then it must be at the expense of something,” he said.

That “something”, he noted, is often land.

Prof. Asante also challenged the popular argument that cocoa is not a driver of deforestation because loggers clear forests before cocoa farmers move in.

He said historical evidence and satellite imagery demonstrate that cocoa has also expanded directly into forest landscapes.

“The science behind it is clear,” he said, pointing to remote-sensing technologies that can distinguish cocoa farms from forests and track changes in land use over time.

He further drew attention to the growing threat of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, to Ghana’s cocoa landscapes.

Describing the changing situation as “the hunter being hunted,” he noted that while cocoa has historically been blamed for pushing into forest areas, galamsey is now increasingly destroying cocoa farms.

Prof. Asante called for Ghana to move beyond fragmented interventions and confront the structural drivers of deforestation.

He advocated stronger policies, better coordination between the forestry and agricultural sectors, adequately funded interventions and land-use planning that considers the competing demands placed on Ghana’s landscapes.

13/08/2026

📌 Limited awareness hinders silvopoultry adoption among Ghanaian farmers

A new study has found that silvopoultry, an agroforestry system that combines poultry farming with trees and other vegetation, remains largely unpractised among Ghanaian poultry farmers despite its potential to support sustainable poultry production.

The study, led by Dr. Hashmiu Ishmael of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, KNUST, surveyed 130 poultry farmers and five key informants in the Dormaa Central Municipality.

The findings showed that 56% of farmers had heard of silvopoultry, while 44% were unaware of the practice. Social media (42%) and friends (26%) were the main sources of information.

Farmers’ awareness was linked to factors such as farming experience, farm size and ownership of multiple poultry farms. However, none of the farmers surveyed had adopted silvopoultry.

Limited awareness, lack of practical experience and concerns about profitability were identified as major barriers, with farmers considering the system more costly.

Researchers suggest using tree products in poultry feed as a possible first step towards integrating agroforestry into poultry farming.

The study recommends targeted awareness campaigns, farmer training and supportive policies to improve adoption and address biosecurity concerns.

It also highlights social media and other social networks as useful tools for sharing knowledge about silvopoultry.

Researchers further call for studies on consumer demand and market incentives that could make silvopoultry more attractive to farmers.

The study was published in Agroforestry Systems.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10457-026-01621-5?utm_source=researchgate.net&utm_medium=article

12/08/2026

Meet Gloria Oboadae and her business partner, Elorm Alphonso, who are turning an opportunity at CANR into a growing agribusiness.

Through Green Systems, they are putting their entrepreneurial skills into practice, cultivating crops while exploring how modern agriculture can create opportunities for students and young people.

🎥 Watch their story and discover how they are planting the seeds of agripreneurship at CANR. 🌱👩🏽‍🌾

10/08/2026

🐓Imported chicken, high production costs weigh on Ghana’s poultry industry – Study

A study from the Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), KNUST, shows that Ghana’s poultry industry continues to face challenges, contributing just 10% to the country’s chicken supply.

High production costs, limited investment and imports have weakened the local industry, forcing Ghana to rely heavily on imported chicken.

According to the research, this trend not only depletes the country’s foreign reserves but also contributes to unemployment.

Published in Cogent Food & Agriculture, the study analysed data from 22 importers, 44 wholesalers and 117 retailers.

It found that distributors’ willingness to accept locally produced chicken declines as its price rises above that of imported chicken.

While government initiatives such as the Ghana Broiler Revitalisation Project have sought to address these challenges, domestic output remains insufficient.

The research further revealed that distributors are willing to accept Ghanaian chicken into their supply chains, but their willingness declines as the price gap widens.

At a 10% price difference, 89% of distributors indicated their willingness to accept locally produced chicken.

The study recommends that the National Association of Poultry Farmers collaborate with the Cold Store Operators Association of Ghana to secure access to the frozen supply chain.

It also advises farmers to target manageable market segments, while calling on investors to improve infrastructure and ensure competitive pricing.

The study was led by Dr. Isaac Akurugu Apike.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311932.2023.2296121

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