The Northern and Upper East Regional Branches of the Seed Producers Association of Ghana, have expressed worry over the delay in releasing Genetically Modified (GM) cowpea seed varieties developed by scientists to farmers for commercial purposes. A statement read by Mr. Alhassan Amadu, Northern Regional President of the Association, at a press conference in Tamale,…
DetailsFifty farmers from 10 selected districts of the Upper East Region have been introduced to new climate-smart agricultural technologies in the production of Frafra potato (Silenosstemon rotundifolius) and sorghum production. A field trip organized by the Upper East Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and…
DetailsMore than 120 farmers have participated in a field day demonstration exercise on improved frafra Potato varieties held at Kongo in the Nabdam District of the Upper East Region, with the aim of reviving neglected and underutilized crops as in Frafra potato and Fonio in Ghana. The participants were drawn from Nabdam and Talensi Districts…
DetailsDr Jonas Osei-Adu, the Lead Facilitator for the Partnership for Agricultural Research, Education and Development (PAIRED) project, has advised farmers to create innovative platforms to learn and share information to promote agricultural production. He said such platforms would be one of the keys to facilitating and improving sustainable livelihoods among farmers in the country. Dr.…
DetailsStakeholders in the agriculture sector have urged to be innovative to solve the challenges related to the sector. Dr. Roger Kanton, Coordinator for Partnership for Agricultural Research, Education and Development (PAIRED) Project at the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), said policymakers needed to consider innovations during the implementation…
DetailsSome farmer groups have benefited from a Seed Fair organized by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research- Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) in the Upper West Region. The Seed Fair was an Innovative Platform organized as means of showcasing various technologies developed by the CSIR-SARI and also to foster linkages between farmers and agro-input…
DetailsPoor access to tractor services is one of the major challenges facing farmers living in the Tamalegu and Zaazi communities of the Tolon and Savelugu districts respectively. This problem came to light during focus group discussions organized by the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) These Discussions…
DetailsDr Kwaku Afriyie, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has assured the scientific community of ensuring that government allocates one per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to fund research and development. He underscored the critical role of science in propelling the global economy hence his commitment to make a case for…
DetailsKNOW YOUR VARIETIES SOYBEAN 1. VARIETY: Jenguma 2. Breeder (s)/ Institution: N.N Denwar, H. Quarshie (CSIR-SARI) 3. Distinctness Uniformity and Stability (DUS): Growth pattern: Determinate; Flower colour: purple; Plant height: 50-55 cm; 1000 seed weight: 140 g; seed colour: cream; Growth habit: erect; Pubescence: present on stems; leaves and pods; Pod position: along main stem;…
DetailsPAIRED SENSITIZATION VISITS CSIR-SARI in its implementation of the PAIRED project undertook a sensitization visit to its project communities in the Savanna, Upper East, and Upper West regions. The visit was aimed at introducing the community members to the PAIRED project and its activities. Farmers were briefed on the concept of Innovation Platforms and the…
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