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…
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…
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…