In Northern Ghana, farmers are no strangers to the challenges of unpredictable weather, declining soil fertility, and low crop yields. Yet, a groundbreaking initiative, the Nutrient-Catalyzed Agricultural Transformation (NUTCAT) project, is offering a ray of hope. Spearheaded by the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) and the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), this project is revolutionizing…
The CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), in partnership with the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut (PIL), recently held its highly anticipated Green Field Day. The event brought together farmers, researchers, out-grower businesses, and agricultural service providers to share transformative insights into groundnut production. This initiative, part of the Ghana Market Systems and Resilience…
In many parts of Africa, indigenous leafy vegetables, though often overlooked in formal research and policy frameworks, have long played a critical role in ensuring food and nutritional security. These underappreciated crops, cherished for their resilience and nutritional benefits, continue to sustain communities, particularly in rural areas. However, efforts to enhance their cultivation and utilization…