The rate of yam consumption is high in West Africa, thanks to its health benefits. Against this background, there are efforts by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and others ...

IBADAN, NIGERIA (2 APRIL 2012)—In one of the most ambitious efforts ever undertaken on behalf of an orphan crop like yam, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and a host of ...

What happens when a seasoned farmer discovers a new way to see yam — not as a staple, but as a star ingredient?

The Federal Government is strategising to surpass Ghana in the export of yam to Europe and other continents, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Audu Ogbeh has said. He spoke when he ...

A total of 90 farmers and 30 agricultural extension officers have benefited from a capacity development workshop for commercial and small seed yam entrepreneurs. It was under the yam component of the ...

‘‘Armed with this trade agreement, Ghana is exporting Yam duty-free to Europe,’’ it said. The communiqué said that Nigeria export to UK attracted 9.5 Euros per 100 kg at present. It called on the ...

The Igbo community in the Diaspora, Ghana Chapter, says it is set to host the annual Igbo Day/New Yam festival on Sept. 19, in the country. The Igbo community in the Diaspora, Ghana Chapter. [NAN] N ...