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The Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-CRI) has formalized its partnership with private farming enterprises to facilitate the projection of indigenous agricultural technologies for farmers’ adoption.

Under its Innovative Research and Extension Advisory Coordination Hub (iREACH), the collaboration would facilitate access to the CRI-improved crop varieties and agricultural technologies by farmers to ensure food security.

Ghana’s agricultural sector, despite being the backbone of the economy, is fraught with numerous challenges spanning accessibility to modernized farming practices and financial assistance.

These challenges impact the productivity of the local sector to keep up with the market demand.

The agreement is to ensure enhanced food security, job creation, youth development and improved livelihood through affordable and accessible technologies.

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