Promoting Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranean): Perspectives of Farmers from Northern Ghana
Grace Alenoma, Gabriel Ddamulira, George. M. Karwani, Irene AkobourDebrah

Abstract
Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean) is one of Africa's crops that is neglected and underutilized. However, the crop is important for small holder farmers because of its nutritional value. The present consumption of Bambara groundnut(BG) is limited largely because it is mostly consumed by its growers coupled with little international trade in it. The main objective of the researchwas to elicit Bambara Groundnut farmers’ views on how to promote and market Bambara groundnut.The study found that Bambara groundnut farmers need support to increase production, a widened and guaranteed market and popularization on how it can be used. The Savannah Agriculture Research Institute should support Bambara groundnut farmers with improved techniques of BG cultivation to increase production. Policy should facilitate Bambara groundnut consumption through the Ghana School Feeding Program and sensitization on Bambara groundnut nutritional benefits.

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