There is no information available on pesticide residue levels in major food commodities
harvested in Cameroon, especially from the western highlands region, the food basket of the …

Over the years, pesticides have become a dominant feature of Ghana's agriculture. In the
past, pesticides usage was restricted to the cocoa, cotton, vegetables, and fruits sectors …

Yam is a labor-intensive and weed-sensitive food crop. The labor-intensive nature of the
yam means that the production process requires the attention of the farmer all year round …

Yam farmers in Ghana have, over the years, used herbicides for weed control, particularly
glyphosate. Although this has been helpful to them, there are complaints and concerns …

Glyphosate is used in Ghana on many crops including yam. There is the suspicion that there
could be residue problems in the yam crop. Glyphosate as a polar compound is noted for its …

Yams play major roles in religious and cultural heritage of several Nigeria tribes including
Benue. However, majority of yam farmers within the study area have to contend with one …

Recent advancement in agriculture and the need for higher production to combat hunger
and poverty has led to increased use of pesticides. Perfect killer insecticide is a highly used …

Agriculture represents an important economic sector in Ghana, accounting for about 40% of
the country's gross domestic product and offering employing to over 50% of the …

Yam production in Ghana and many other yam growing regions is faced with a lot of
challenges from the farm to the market. Key among these challenges are; invasion of weeds …