The demand for maize continues to outstrip supply due to challenges such as low soil fertility, inappropriate agronomic practices, and infestations of pests and diseases. Hence, there is a need to explore sustainable solutions like Gliricidia sepium biochar and poultry manure as...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i63199
Aims: Maize yield is largely influenced by integrated nutrient management of biochar, organic and inorganic fertilizers application. In view of this, field study to evaluate varying rates of chicken manure (CM), Gliricidia sepium biochar (GB) and NPK fertiliser on growth and yiel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2023/v23i4481
Francis Agyapong, Harrison Kwame Dapaah, Kwame Nkrumah Hope, Emmanuel Appiah & Isaac Ntekor·Advances in Research·2026
This study assessed the productivity and economic returns of chicken manure (CM) and NPK fertiliser, applied alone and in combination, in carrot (Daucus carota L.) production at Mampong-Ashanti during September–December 2021 and April–July 2022. The experiment used a randomised c...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2026/v27i51691
Two field experiments were conducted at the multipurpose crop nursery field of the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Mampong, Ashanti in 2022 and 2023 cropping seasons to evaluate the performance of groundnut under different plant...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2025/v26i6723
Carrot is an important root vegetable valued for its nutritional and economic benefits; however, achieving optimal growth and yield in the Forest–Savannah transitional zone of Ghana remains a challenge due to variable soil fertility and limited nutrient availability. In view of t...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i113859
Cynthia Olerckie Nongorh, Margaret Esi Essilfie, Emmanuel Kofi Amponsah, Williams Kwame Atakora, Emmanuel Kwasi Asiedu & Emmanuel Appiah·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
Aims: Maize productivity in Ghana remains below its potential largely due to inefficient fertilizer use and inappropriate application methods. This study assessed the effect of application of NPK briquettes and granule fertilizers on maize growth and yield at two different locati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i115833