The Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague once again invited students and staff to share their experiences from around the world through the FTZ photo challenge “On the Road to Knowledge”.

We invite you to attend the doctoral dissertation defence of Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah focusing on sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, and the future of smallholder farming in sub-Saharan Africa, with the title “Has the promotion of sustainable intensification technologies made small farmers more sustainable and viable? The case of northern Ghana” (Department of Economics and Development, Sustainable Rural Development). Come and learn how sustainable farming technologies influence agricultural productivity, labour demands, and the long-term viability of smallholder farms in Ghana. Thesis defence will take place on 29th May 2026, 09:30 a.m., meeting room 401 (building FTZ).

We invite you to attend the doctoral dissertation defence of Bernard Kwamena Cobbina Essel focusing on youth entrepreneurship, agricultural value chains, and rural development in Ghana, with the title “Entrepreneurship in Agricultural Food Value Chains: The Case of Ghana” (Department of Economics and Development, Sustainable Rural Development). Come and learn how mentoring, innovation, and value-added food production can strengthen young agri-food enterprises and improve resilience in times of crisis. Thesis defence will take place on 29th May 2026, 11:00 a.m., meeting room 401 (building FTZ).