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Farmers Encouraged To Explore Economic Potential of Sweet Potato

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Farmers and other stakeholders are being encouraged to explore the business potential of sweet potato along its value chain. Besides its rich in Vitamin A content, potato is said to have other benefits which remain unutilised. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Crops Research Institute and the International Potato Centre are spearheading an initiative … Read more

Health Claims About “aluguntugui”

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Soursop or graviola also known as “aluguntugui” in Ghana, is well-known for some health benefits; especially in recent times, the use of parts of the fruit and even parts of the tree that produces the fruit, has been linked to some healing effect on cancer and helps to prevent heart diseases. But how true are … Read more