O riginally posted on YPARD “Are these roasted bananas?” I asked, as my colleague Ado looked on nodding against me. “Let's ask her”, he said. It's amazing! Many different types of fresh agriculture products are sold along the streets of Accra. All the lady could tell us was that the bananas like fruits are called plante according to her pronunciation. One would wonder the destiny and mission of the seemingly unplanned walks by the two guys; Zambian and Ethiopian YPARDians. Less to the expectation of many, they are anxious and eager to learn how Ghana has managed to make it in agriculture; Are the young people involved in agriculture in Ghana? If so, is the government supporting them and how? Many such questions entangle them and they move around reflecting on the 6th Africa Agriculture Science Week deliberations. Walking few meters away from the Accra Art Centre, a medium size bill board shines with green writings. Our eyes caught in bliss, as we both shouted “Youth i...
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