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…
As the 2025 farming season sets in, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research–Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has commenced full-scale preparations for its annual Technology Park, located at the institute’s headquarters in Nyankpala. The Technology Park serves as a critical platform for showcasing tested and proven agricultural technologies, enabling farmers, researchers, extension agents, and…
In the farming community of Tugu Yapala, located in the Mion District of Northern Ghana, a young man is quietly rewriting his story through agriculture. Mohammed Seidu, one of the four youths supported under CSIR-SARI’s Agricultural Technology Park (ATP) initiative, has successfully ventured into rice seed production and is already making an impression in his…
Mion District, Ghana – July 2, 2025. Barely a month after receiving foundation seed and startup capital under the Agricultural Technology Park (ATP) youth empowerment initiative, Mohammed Seidu, a beneficiary from Tugu Yapala in the Mion District, is already transforming his rice farming dream into reality. Mr. Seidu, one of the four young farmers supported by…