Livestock Production Short Course
About the Program This programme trained 40 participants in poultry, pigs, small ruminants, and cattle farming, and a hands-on session in vaccination and animal health management. Participants were also exposed to field visits and practical training in biosecurity, nutrition, housing, reproductive management, disease prevention, and waste utilisation. Complementing technical skills, modules on entrepreneurship, digital marketing, teamwork, […]
Herbal Medicine Short Course
About the Program A practical introduction to the principles and applications of herbal medicine. This short course equips participants with foundational knowledge of plant-based remedies, safe preparation methods, and their role in promoting holistic health. Information for Prospective Participants Christiana Akua Danquah, cadanquah@ug.edu.gh
Nkabom Seminar Series
About the Program Seminar 1 – From Farm to Market Unlocking Opportunities in Ghana’s Vegetable Value Chain. Seminar 2 – Digital Market and Export Ready Agribusiness The seminar series convened experts who shared insights on how young entrepreneurs can prevent post-harvest and production losses by accessing expanded markets through data and digital technologies. Information for […]
PhD Sustainable Food Systems
About the Program It as an interdisciplinary doctoral programme designed to train researchers, innovators and leaders who can transform food systems in Ghana and Africa. The programme’s inaugural cohort is planned for October 2026. Information for Prospective Participants https://nkabom.ug.edu.gh Nkabom_edu@ug.edu.gh
Honours Program
About the Program This six-month programme equipped a team of 5 University of Ghana scholars to develop OnionGuard; an AI- powered mobile application for onion disease detection, farmer-to-buyer marketplace connectivity, and consumer food safety assessment. The team were involved in field surveys, mentorship training and capacity building Information for Prospective Participants Christiana Akua Danquah- cadanquah@ug.edu.gh
Vegetable Production Short Course Training
About the Program Information for Prospective Participants nkabom_edu@ug.edu.gh
Seminar
About the Program Getting healthy diets on the map and off the ground: The practicalities of global and national diet quality monitoring Information for Prospective Participants nkabom_edu@ug.edu.gh
PhD Curriculum Development and Implementation Planning
About the Program This programme has achieved formal accreditation through strategic engagements with faculty and international curriculum experts which will shape the programme to integrate entrepreneurship, innovation, and emerging technologies. Information for Prospective Participants nkabom_edu@ug.edu.gh
Honours Scholars Program
About the Program The honours scholars programme is for high-performing master’s and undergraduate students who can identify problems in the agri-food value chain and propose commercially viable solutions. It is a months fellowship and first cohort is set to start on November 2025 to April 2026 Information for Prospective Participants Nkabom_edu@ug.edu.gh
Recruitment and Inclusion of PwDs in Short Course Training
About the Program During this short-course, the Access and Success team facilitated a mindset-shifting session, focused on addressing misconceptions around PWD participation in agricultural training, thereby fostering an inclusive, stigma-free learning environment for all participants. These interventions facilitated inclusion and full participation of the women and the PwDs. Information for Prospective Participants Winnifred – wfrimpomaa@ug.edu.gh
Disability and Inclusion Training for Staff
About the Program This training focused on the varied definitions of disability, myths and facts about disability, dos and don’ts on assisting persons with disability and considerations for inclusive learning ; including the learning environment, facilitation skills, and designing inclusive learning materials. Information for Prospective Participants Winnifred – wfrimpomaa@ug.edu.gh
Postdoctoral Research Seminar
About the Program Information for Prospective Participants Winnifred – wfrimpomaa@ug.edu.gh