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The decline in rainfall in Ghana reached critical levels in 1982-1983, with many regions receiving only 70-90% of average and dropping below 50% in 1983, leading to a sharp decline in food production. [2] The drought was particularly severe in the coastal regions, where Accra received only 58% of normal rainfall, the second lowest rate ever ...
It is impossible to overlook how climate change is affecting Ghana's health. Ghana is experiencing significant health effects from climate change, including a rise in heatstroke, malaria, and other illnesses linked to rising temperatures and altered rainfall patterns. [23] Livestock owned by farmers is also impacted.
Prevention of food waste infers all actions that reduce food production and ultimately prevent food from being produced in vain, such as food donations or re-processing into new food products. Valorisation on the other hand comprise actions that recover the materials, nutrients or energy in food waste, for instance by producing animal feed ...
Lack of plant food can affect the quality of fresh produce, causing stunted growth or discoloration of leaves, abnormal ripening and a range of other factors. Too much fertilizer can harm the development and post-harvest condition of produce. Good crop husbandry is important for reducing losses.
The lack of clean drinking water and sanitation systems is a severe public health concern in Ghana, contributing to 70% of diseases in Ghana. Despite significant strive by the government and its developing partners, about 76% of households risk drinking water contaminated with animal and human excreta. [ 25 ]
Soil degradation is the decline in soil quality that can be a result of many factors, especially from agriculture. Soils hold the majority of the world's biodiversity, and healthy soils are essential for food production and adequate water supply. [53]
They/these include representatives of selected Ministries (Food and Agriculture), [3] Health, [4] Trade and Industries, [5] Environment, Education, Science and Technology, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation the Universities, various production and commercial associations (Mines, Industry, Commerce, Engineers), Ghana ...
The Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA Ghana) is an agency of Ministry, established by EPA Act 490 (1994). [1] The agency is dedicated to improving, conserving and promoting the country's environment and striving for environmentally sustainable development with sound, efficient resource management, taking into account social and equity issues.