For many years, groundnut farmers across Northern Ghana faced a crisis. Declining yields, foliar diseases, and poor market returns had eroded profits and discouraged production. Popular early-maturing varieties, though preferred for their short cycles, were highly susceptible to disease, producing only 0.4 to 0.8 tonnes per hectare. In some districts of the Upper East Region, groundnut…
Access to quality foundation seeds is the cornerstone of a vibrant and productive agricultural system. For years, however, Ghana’s seed sector, particularly in the northern regions, struggled with low awareness, limited access, and weak linkages between research institutions and private seed producers. This resulted in an unreliable supply of certified seeds to farmers. Today, that…
Development and dissemination of improved agricultural technologies are essential for transforming Africa’s agriculture and improving livelihoods. However, limited awareness and access to these technologies remain major challenges for smallholder farmers, leading to inefficiencies in production. To address this challenge, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research–Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), in partnership with CORAF, established…
A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Headquarters in Japan has paid an advisory visit to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research–Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) at Nyankpala in the Northern Region to discuss ongoing cooperation in the rice value chain. The delegation, led by Dr. Hiroshi Hiraoka, included Mr. Tatsuo Narabu…
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), in collaboration with BICEPS and Farmerline, has successfully conducted validation workshops with farmers across Northern Ghana to refine a set of audio messages developed to promote improved agricultural practices. As part of efforts to strengthen farmer communication and knowledge sharing, twelve technical…
The CSIR–Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) welcomed a delegation from EnergieRich, a social enterprise championing locally built solar panels and solar-powered farm tools for Ghana’s agricultural sector. The delegation was led by Dr. Dena Montague, founder of EnergieRich and a professor at Stanford University, accompanied by students from Stanford University (USA) and Ashesi University (Ghana).…