Audio By Carbonatix
The Crops Research Institute wants government to incorporate good quality yam seed technologies in the country’s agricultural development agenda.
Head of Biotechnology, Prof. Marian Quain, believes they can guarantee small-holder yam farmers bumper yield and creat employment opportunities.
She was speaking at the institute’s open day at Fumesua, near Kumasi.
Yam seed availability in Ghana is a major constraint as it is estimated to account for between 40 per cent and 50 per cent of cultivation cost.
Aeroponics, a method of growing plants in a soil-less-air environment, with nutrient water has been tested and proven effective in yam seed production.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Mahama considers major role for Alan Kyerematen
3 minutes -
Ghana suffer 1-0 loss against South Africa in international friendly
14 minutes -
When barriers to healthcare push people to treat themselves
15 minutes -
Fire outbreaks decline by 13% in Ashanti Region between 2024 and 2025
17 minutes -
Photos: Asantehene arrives in Accra to present Bawku mediation report to President Mahama
34 minutes -
Kpandai re-run: Supreme Court decision only defers NPP’s defeat – Tanko-Computer
57 minutes -
Annoh-Dompreh demands Ministerial reshuffle as absences stall Parliament
1 hour -
Police arrest 2 suspects after viral child abuse video in Agona Jamasi
1 hour -
Kloma Gbi takes ‘Taking Them Along’ career mentorship programme to Asesewa
1 hour -
2026 World Cup: Nketiah, Hudson-Odoi will make Black Stars stronger – Former Sports Minister
1 hour -
VAST Ghana demands immediate ban on alcohol industry sponsorship of school events
1 hour -
Be proactive with changing trends in regulatory and tax landscape – Deloitte Partner to businesses
1 hour -
Supreme Court order only suspends Kpandai rerun, does not reinstate Nyindam – Defeamekpor
2 hours -
Aquaculture players validate framework for Blue Food Innovation Hub
2 hours -
JoyBusiness Van: Rose Aluminium moulds Ghana’s cookware industry
2 hours