The vibrant community of Saboba came alive on March 15, 2025, as the Konkomba people celebrated the 5th edition of the Ndipoandaan Festival, a rich cultural event honoring the significance of sorghum in their daily lives, traditions, and livelihoods. This year’s festival, organized under the leadership of the Tindaana, Utindabor Ballen Binabiba II, drew people…
In a bid to inspire young girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), the Tolon District Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) organized an educational field trip to the CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) on February 18, 2025. The visit was part of activities marking the International Day of Women…
In Nyankpala, Ghana – for a significant boost in agricultural research and development (R&D), the Excellence in Breeding (EiB)’s Crops to End Hunger (CtEH) Project has officially handed over a newly constructed seed processing unit and rehabilitated irrigation facilities to the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. The…
Nyankpala, Ghana – January 31, 2025 – Ghana’s soybean industry is set for a transformation following a high-level stakeholder meeting held on January 31, 2025, at the CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) in Nyankpala. The meeting brought together farmers, breeders, scientists, feed millers and processors to deliberate on the key traits needed to develop improved…
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) played a pivotal role in the 2nd Program for Seed System Innovation of Vegetatively Propagated Crops in Africa (PROSSIVA) Annual Review and Planning Meeting, held from January 29–31, 2025, at the Mariam Hotel in Tamale, Ghana. This high-level event brought together scientists,…
Wheat is a staple crop with the potential to transform the agricultural landscape and livelihoods of farmers in Ghana. Wheat Research and cultivation in the country have not been explored due to climate and agronomic challenges. At CSIR-SARI, we believe in turning challenges into opportunities. That’s why we’re excited to announce the start of a…