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…
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).…
In a bid to promote youth-led agribusiness and strengthen Ghana’s seed systems, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has supported four enterprising young farmers with start-up capital and foundation seeds to establish seed production enterprises under the CORAF-supported Agricultural Technology Park (ATP) initiative. In a symbolic ceremony held…
How the Vision of CSIR-SARI’s Director is Powering Year-Round Innovation at the Agricultural Technology Park The CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana, continues to stand tall as a beacon of innovation and agricultural transformation in the West African sub-region. At the heart of this transformation is…
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…