Bagre Dam spillage a blessing; let’s leverage it – Prof. Roger Kanton
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4 months ago
Source:
Channel 1 News
Agricultural Research Scientist, Professor Roger Kanton, has encouraged Ghanaians to view the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso as an opportunity, particularly for boosting agricultural productivity in the northern regions, rather than a disaster. Recent reports indicate that farmlands along the Kubore River in the Northeast region have been completely submerged following the Bagre Dam spillage, compounded by heavy rainfall in the area. While the annual spillage typically causes significant damage to farms and properties, especially in the Upper East and North East regions, Prof. Kanton suggests that this influx of water can be strategically harnessed to enhance agricultural output in these areas. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Prof.