Publications by authors named "Kofi Agyarko"
Environ Monit Assess
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - In Ghana, farmers are utilizing backyard farming on dumpsite soils that are enriched with nutrients but also contain harmful heavy metals, raising environmental concerns.
- - A study involving 100 vegetable farmers assessed their awareness of soil properties and the dangers of toxic heavy metals, revealing that education levels did not significantly correlate with awareness, but knowledge about soil properties did.
- - Although farmers showed some understanding of the risks associated with heavy metals, more targeted educational programs are needed to improve their knowledge and health outcomes related to farming on dumpsites.
