African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Review

Understanding the effects of COVID-19 on food security in Ghana

Ivy Drafor-Amenyah
  • Ivy Drafor-Amenyah
  • Research, Innovation and Consultancy Centre, Pentecost University, Ghana.
  • Google Scholar


  •  Received: 26 November 2020
  •  Accepted: 31 March 2021
  •  Published: 30 April 2021

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