Northern Region: Japan International Research Center launches project to boost agriculture
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) has launched the Technology Establishment for Regional-adapted Regenerative Agriculture in Africa (TERRA Africa) Project at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The initiative is a collaboration between the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University for Development Studies (UDS). The project aims to […]
Plant breeders, biotechnologists trained in improved rice breeding skills
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu Ghana presently consumes about one point four million tons of rice annually, with just half of the amount produced locally. This translates into a huge import bill with serious consequences for the stability of the macro economy. To bridge the gap between local production and importation, there is a need for a […]
Benefits of genome editing to Africa
By: Joyce Gyekye The African Union Development Agency, AUDA-NEPAD is encouraging member states to embrace one of the tools of biotechnology known as Genome Editing (GEd) to enhance food security. Biotechnology experts with the organization say GEd has the greatest potential of addressing pest and disease infestation of crops in the midst of climate change […]
Accra: CSIR, National Chamber of Commerce sign MOU to harness industrial innovation
By Nana Achiaa Aboagye The Council for Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding in Accra. The MOU is aimed at ensuring successful organization of an upcoming industrial innovation fair to harness innovation and technology for industrial growth and resilience. In […]
Energy Commission partners CSIR to refine renewable energy projects for winning schools
By: Mabel Adorkor Annang The Energy Commission has entered into agreement with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR, to nurture renewable energy projects for schools which took part in the Commission’s Senior High School Renewable Energy challenge. At the launch of the 4th edition of the challenge, Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, […]
Jospong and its partners join forces to enhance food security in Ghana
By: Nana Achiaa Aboagye Jospong Group of Companies in partnership with the Asian African Consortium, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has organized a forum on food security. It also discussed food importation and challenges to long-term food security in the country. Data from the 2022 Annual […]
CSIR endorses Prekese as effective for managing Hypertension
By: Ewurabena Paha The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR, says building materials produced by the institute are of good quality and cheaper than those imported into the country. Materials such as bricks can withstand the country’s weather climate more than other concrete products. However, construction workers prefer to use imported materials due to […]
A Rocha Ghana, CSIR team up to save Lake Bosomtwe
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu Following research findings that Ghana’s biggest natural lake, Lake Bosomtwe, is gradually yielding to the harsh impacts of both climate change and harmful human practices for which the volume of water is receding, while fish population and species are fast dwindling, some concerned organizations have teamed up to protect the important biosphere […]
Calls for establishment of Ghana Horticultural Development Authority
By Razak Baba A Senior Research Scientist at the Crops Research Institute of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR, Dr. Michael Kwabena Osei has proposed the establishment of the Ghana Horticulture Development Authority. This, he said, will help develop a formidable voice for actors in the horticulture industry. Dr. Osei was speaking at a […]
