The National Seed Council, a technical body responsible for approving seed varieties for release in Ghana, has officially allowed the distribution of the Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) Cowpea seed variety to Ghanaian farmers. The variety developed by the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI), one of the research institutions under the Council for Scientific and Industrial…
Nyankpala, Ghana – The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), in collaboration with the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF), is proud to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art Technology Park. This groundbreaking initiative aims to serve as a demonstration and learning hub for the latest…
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) is championing the use of compost among smallholder farmers in the Upper East Region via the Grow Further project. This three-year initiative, running from 2023 to 2026, aims to bolster food and nutrition security, enhance climate resilience, and boost incomes for farmers…
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…
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…
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…