Maxwell Toah Asiamah
The researcher has conducted extensive research across multiple domains within agricultural sciences in Ghana, focusing on themes such as agricultural innovations, public health impacts, social development initiatives, pest resistance, and soil health practices. Their work highlights the adoption of technology like maize seed technology, the impact of zoonotic diseases on agricultural productivity, the role of extension services in improving farmer engagement, and the importance of improving soil health for crop resilience. These studies demonstrate a comprehensive approach to addressing agricultural challenges in Ghana through innovative practices, public health interventions, social programs, and sustainable soil management.
Faculty Biography
Maxwell Toah Asiamah is a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. He is a graduate of the University of Ghana, Legon (For his Master of Philosophy Degree in Agricultural Extension) and also a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (then UST).His teaching and research works focuses on Agricultural Extension, including Farmers Technology Development and Participatory activities with regards to production of crops, animals and marketing as well.
Agricultural Innovations and Practices
Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
Insect Resistance and Genetics
Zoonotic diseases and public health
Cocoa farmers’ perception regarding the effectiveness of cocoa extension services in the Bia West District, Ghana.
Open AccessDynamics of agricultural extension delivery services to rice farmers in Ghana
Open AccessMaize farmers’ response to crisis: The case of fall armyworm infestation in Ejisu Municipality, Ghana
Open AccessANTECEDENT OF FARMERS’ RESPONSE TO THE COCOA REHABILITATION PROGRAMME IN THE SEFWI-BOAKO COCOA DISTRICT, GHANA
Open AccessAdoption and compliance with Council for Scientific and Industrial Research recommended maize production practices in Ashanti region, Ghana
Adoption impact of maize seed technology on farm profitability: evidence from Ghana
The effect of malaria on staple food crop production in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Open AccessDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology