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<\/p>\nIn a bid to promote youth-led agribusiness and strengthen Ghana\u2019s seed systems, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI) has supported four enterprising young farmers with start-up capital and foundation seeds to establish seed production enterprises under the CORAF-supported Agricultural Technology Park (ATP) initiative.<\/p>\n
In a symbolic ceremony held at CSIR-SARI\u2019s headquarters in Nyankpala, each of the four youth beneficiaries received $500 (equivalent to GHC 5,000) and foundation seed sufficient to cultivate one hectare of land. The intervention is strategically designed to help them establish enterprises in soybean, rice, and hybrid maize seed production\u2014three key crops in Ghana\u2019s food and seed security agenda.<\/p>\n
The supported youth include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Francis Anafo from Talensi, who will engage in hybrid maize seed production;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Salamatu Mahamatu from Wa, venturing into soybean seed production;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mohamed Seidu from Mion, starting rice seed production; and<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bamba John from Saboba, also embarking on soybean seed production.<\/p>\n
Delivering his remarks, Dr. Francis Kusi, Director of CSIR-SARI and Coordinator of the Agricultural Technology Park, described the initiative as a deliberate step to involve the next generation in high-value agribusiness along the seed value chain.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur goal is to help these young people become established seed producers who can not only support their families but also create job opportunities for other youth,\u201d Dr. Kusi noted. \u201cWe are not just giving out money and seed\u2014we are making a long-term investment in agricultural transformation through the youth.\u201d<\/p>\n
He further announced that CSIR-SARI will monitor their progress closely and provide technical backstopping to guide them throughout the season\u2014from planting to harvesting and marketing.<\/p>\n
The beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude for the support. Francis Anafo, speaking on behalf of the group, extended heartfelt appreciation to CORAF and CSIR-SARI for the opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is more than support\u2014it is a breakthrough. We promise to make good use of the seeds and funds and ensure that we become successful seed entrepreneurs. We are grateful to CSIR-SARI and to CORAF for believing in us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
This youth seed enterprise initiative is part of a broader vision to position the Agricultural Technology Park as a launchpad for inclusive agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship in Northern Ghana. By providing real-world opportunities for young people to engage in agribusiness, CSIR-SARI is helping to reshape the future of agriculture in the region\u2014one youth at a time.<\/p>\n
The Agricultural Technology Park continues to serve as a live demonstration hub where proven technologies, including improved seeds and best agronomic practices, are showcased to farmers, policymakers, and development partners.<\/p>\n
CSIR-SARI plans to scale up this youth support model in future seasons, with potential replication at its outstations and partner institutions across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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