Ghana Poised to Release First Locally Developed Genetically Modified Cowpea for Commercial Cultivation

By Wilhelm Kutah

Ghana is poised to release its first locally developed genetically modified (GM) cowpea, the Bt Songotra variety, for commercial cultivation by the end of the year. This groundbreaking achievement comes courtesy of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Savannah Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), which has successfully produced early-generation seeds and is working towards their…

Ghana’s Agricultural Resilience: A Brighter Future with GMOs

By Wilhelm Kutah

  Agriculture is the lifeblood of Ghana’s economy, contributing around 20% of its GDP and sustaining the majority of its rural population. However, this critical sector is under threat due to its heavy reliance on rain-fed production systems, making it highly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change and variability are wreaking havoc on Ghana’s agriculture.…

RICOWAS

By Wilhelm Kutah

Welcome to RICOWAS: Transforming West Africa’s Rice Landscape RICOWAS, is an ambitious initiative that aligns seamlessly with the National Rice Development Strategies (NRDS). These strategies are meticulously designed blueprints aimed at bolstering rice production and steering nations toward rice self-sufficiency. The journey ahead is peppered with a compelling challenge: Between 2017 and 2025, rice consumption…

CSIR-SARI Launches Ricowas Project to Boost Rice Production and Food Security

By Wilhelm Kutah

Nyankpala, Aug. 24 – The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has unveiled the Ricowas project, aimed at upscaling climate-resilient rice production in West Africa. Funded by the Adaptation Fund and supported by Observatoire Du Sahara Et Du Sahel Sahara and Sahel Observatory, this initiative seeks to bolster both…

CSIR-SARI Empowers Farmers and AEAs to Harness Climate-Resilient Rice Production

By Wilhelm Kutah

August 23, Tamale – The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) recently organized a transformative two-day training event in Tamale. It aimed to empower Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) and farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to boost climate-resilient rice production under the ambitious Ricowas project. RICOWAS Project: Pioneering…