By Samuel SAMThe Songotra T, a genetically modified variety of cowpea, is gaining popularity among smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana due to its ability to resist the destructive insect, Maruca pod ...

a pest of cowpea seeds. The findings revealed that these mixtures led to high mortality rates and significant reductions in progeny production, indicating their potential as effective protectants ...

Beyond pest management, the nutritional benefits of crops like cowpea are also being recognized. Cowpea is a drought-tolerant legume that provides essential nutrients for both human and animal diets.