Publication Poster

Household Dietary Diversification and Food Consumption Patterns in Herder Households in the West Gonja Municipality of Ghana

During the Status Seminar 2025 on Sustainable Land Management in Sub-Sahara Africa, held in Accra, Ghana, researchers gathered to exchange ideas and showcase ongoing work. As part of the seminar, a series of posters were created to present key insights and current progress.

Published: 29th July 2025

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The herder community, comprising largely of Fula/Fulbe tribe known as Fulanis, is one of the marginalised groups in Ghana with scant research attention and recognition despite leading roles in cattle production and milk and soft cheese supply. This poster presents the investation of the dietary diversity and food consumption patterns among herder households in five communities in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savanna Region of Ghana between February and December 2024.

The authors of this poster are Matthew Atongbiik Achaglinkame, Linda Dari and Daniel Mörlein.