The Dean of the School of Agriculture, University of Ghana, Prof. Irene Sussana Egyir, says Ghanaian farmers face a lot of challenges due to the effects of climate change.
She emphasized that factors such as rainfall and temperature play a pivotal role in the climate change discussion since farmers largely depend on nature.
Speaking on the theme, "Building Climate Change Adaption Capacity At The Farmer Level" at the University of Ghana during the EU Diplomacy Week, she stated that these variables have profound effects on farms which lead to loss of crops or animals.
“Now when we have temperature rising, there are soil issues and environment issues which lead to pest and disease issues. It’s not only plants, it’s animals, it’s fish. And therefore what they suffer most is failure in terms of crop and if yields are not what they want and the catch is not what we want.”
She emphasized that beyond the incurred losses, what the farmers lack is knowledge on how to effectively address and respond to these challenges.
According to her, numerous options exist for tackling these issues, including what has been taught, yet the farmers lack the know-how to implement them effectively and those who know it lack resources.
"My mango farm, if I have to manage pests and diseases and I even use inorganic practices, how much do I have to spend. I sympathize with those who do not have capital because that is what I know in reality the farmers suffer,” she said.
Latest Stories
-
Embracing sustainability with the rise of eco-friendly payment cards
3 mins -
Dollarise Ghana’s economy to curb cedi depreciation – IEA’s Dr Kwakye suggests
19 mins -
Parts of UK immigration law not valid in Northern Ireland, High Court rules
26 mins -
Yellow diamond brooch resembling Queen Elizabeth’s up for auction
30 mins -
Nigerian gunmen seek talks after abducting dozens, families say
33 mins -
Senegal’s president hosts Kagame at basketball game
37 mins -
Sea Defense Project: Phase Two in Ketu South to commence soon
40 mins -
MFWA expresses disappointment with journalists underutilising RTI Law
42 mins -
Nigerian student sues school after viral bullying video – Reports
1 hour -
20 pupils narrowly escape after school building collapses following heavy rains
1 hour -
Kenya delays school reopening as flood death toll rises
2 hours -
Saudi Arabia postpones execution of Kenyan man
2 hours -
Teenage winger Yamal nets opener as Barca beats Sociedad
2 hours -
Inside StarLife Assurance: A perspective of excellence through internship
3 hours -
Postecoglou says ‘100% of fans’ want to beat Man City
3 hours