Database research record2005·Ghana
The use of human waste for peri-urban agriculture in Northern Ghana
Olufunke Cofie, Gordana Kranjac-Berisavljevic, Pay Drechsel
Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems
Urban Farm DB summary
This study investigated the use of faecal sludge (FS) for crop production in Tamale and Bolgatanga, Ghana, involving 90 farmers and sanitation officials. 64% of farmers used FS to improve soil fertility and increase maize and sorghum yields. While perceived to reduce pathogens, 22% of farmers reported itching feet and foot rot after working with FS without protective footwear. Constraints included foul smell, transport issues, and public mockery, yet competition for FS existed due to its benefits.