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Sustainable sugarcane production in Ghana

April 15, 2022

Burning crop residue in sugarcane fields is a common and harmful practice among farmers in Ghana. Climate change and insufficient rainfall add to the problem. Audrey S-Darko is helping farmers improve their harvests and benefit the environment.

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