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International scientists worried about Ghana's limited resources for Agric research

International Scientists have expressed concern about what they say is limited resources for agricultural research and implementation of recommendations in Ghana which they say threatens the countr

Ghanaians concerned about unemployment levels-IEA research

The results of the survey showed that Ghanaians wanted the government to tackle unemployment (25.8%) first, followed by poverty (23%) and then the erratic power supply (16.3%) before other issues.<

Election cycles boost unscientific ‘research’ and polling data

With every election cycle, we see more and more research and polling data offered up by the news outlets.

Government to enforce fisheries laws and regulations

Accra, July 8, GNA - Government would continue to pursue prudent policies to safeguard the marine fisheries resources for the enhancement and promotion of economic well-being and livelihoods, Ms Sh

Agric Extension Services necessary for agric modernization – PFAG, SEND-Ghana

Two organisations say Ghana's quest for modernised agriculture would remain illusory if the authorities continue to neglect extension services.

Women need more sleep because they have more complex brains

Getting a good night’s sleep boosts women’s brain power, while men benefit from shorter naps, research has suggested.

Institute takes steps to maintain quality of Ghana’s cocoa beans

The Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) has stepped up efforts to maintain the quality of the nation’s cocoa beans with the establishment of a Flavor laboratory for chocolate production.

Cedi depreciates 3 per cents in 6 months

The Ghana cedi ended the first half of this year with a depreciation of 3.04 per cent against the US dollar, Business Finder’s checks have revealed.

Butter isn't all bad, research finds

Butter has an undeservedly poor reputation when it comes to healthy eating, according to new research.

Ghana investment in science is 0.2% of GDP

Ghana is making efforts to meet the African Union’s recommendation to member states to allocate at least one per cent of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to scientific research.