James Seutra Kaba
The researcher's research is centered on the integration of innovative agroecological practices, including cocoa adoption, intercropping with gliricidia trees, mulching with cowpea, and peanut applications, all aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Their work encompasses a range of disciplines from life sciences to social sciences, focusing on plant use for food security, climate resilience, land rights, and urbanization effects.
Faculty Biography
Dr. James Seutra Kaba is a distinguished Agronomist and Agroforestry Scientist affiliated with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. With a strong background in agronomy and agroforestry, Dr. Kaba is committed to advancing sustainable agricultural practices in Ghana and beyond. At KNUST, Dr. Kaba contributes to research, teaching, and outreach activities aimed at promoting agroforestry systems and improving agricultural productivity while preserving natural resources.Before joining academia, Dr. Kaba worked with both local and international non-Government organizations in Ghana on crops management, climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and integration of research output with farmers’ knowledge.Dr. Kaba’s current research interests include soil fertility management, crop diversification, climate change and the integration of trees into farming systems to enhance resilience and sustainability. Through his expertise and dedication, Dr. Kaba plays a crucial role in training the next generation of agricultural professionals and developing innovative solutions to address food security challenges in Ghana and other regions.In addition, Dr. Kaba is a Certified Expert in Financing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany.His contributions to agronomy and agroforestry science have earned him recognition and respect both locally and internationally.
African Botany and Ecology Studies
Agricultural Innovations and Practices
Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
Clay minerals and soil interactions
Climate change impacts on agriculture
Climate Change Policy and Economics
Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Land Rights and Reforms
Magnetic and Electromagnetic Effects
Moringa oleifera research and applications
Peanut Plant Research Studies
Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
Soil Geostatistics and Mapping
Department of Agroforestry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology