CSIR-SARI Hosts Successful ToT Workshop on Soybean Production in Nyankpala

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Nyankpala, 24th June 2024 – The Soybean Compact under the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT), led by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), successfully conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for frontline staff of CSIR-SARI, seed producers/growers, and extension agents. The workshop, held in Nyankpala, saw the participation of 35 individuals from…

Local Hybrid Maize Seed Production: A Potential Game Changer for Job Creation and Food Security in Ghana

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Maize remains Ghana’s most significant cereal crop, primarily cultivated by smallholder farmers for sustenance and income. However, maize yields average just 3 tons per hectare, falling short of commercial viability. High-yielding hybrid maize varieties offer a promising solution to enhance productivity, but local production of these seeds is lacking. Addressing this gap, Kukobila Nasia Farms…

CSIR-SARI Facilitates Solar Mobile Phone Charging Centers in Upper East Communities

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Gbango, Ghana – In a significant step towards enhancing the quality of life in the Upper East Region, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has facilitated the provision of solar mobile phone charging centers in three long-overlooked communities: Gbango and Tarikome in the Bawku West District, and Dalaasa in the…

Northern Regional Coordinating Council Signs MoU with Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science to Boost Rice Production

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Tamale, Ghana – The Northern Regional Coordinating Council (NRCC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Science (JXAAS), a renowned Chinese research institution, to enhance food production in Ghana. The collaboration aims to develop improved rice seed varieties, significantly boosting rice production in the region. The memorandum of understanding (MoU),…

CSIR-SARI Hosts Maiden Meeting of Ghana Cowpea Product Design Team

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Nyankpala, Ghana – In a significant move to enhance cowpea cultivation and meet market demands, the cowpea improvement program of the CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) and the Cowpea Breeding Unit of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) held the inaugural meeting of the Ghana Cowpea Product Design Team. The meeting, which took place…