Potential of Grass Charcoal for Improving Livelihoods in Ghana
The MITDS, FFF and FAO have collaborated to develop an alternative to wood fuel and tree charcoal by converting savannah grass into charcoal.
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The MITDS, FFF and FAO have collaborated to develop an alternative to wood fuel and tree charcoal by converting savannah grass into charcoal.
Innovative grass charcoal fuels opportunity in Ghana
New charcoal production method gives communities a sustainable fuel and income source
The five regions of Northern Ghana have only one farming season due to the rainfall pattern in the area. Harmattan sets in immediately after the rains when farmers harvest and thresh their products. Background Annually, many farmers in Northern Ghana, particularly Upper East, Upper West, North East, Northern and Savannah…
Prof. David Millar, President of the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies (MITDS) also known as the Millar Open University, has said monetization of grass is key to curbing bush burning in the country. He said Traditional Authorities and the security agencies had done their best over the years…