Improving Access to High-Quality Seed Yam
This report highlights significant achievements of the CSIR-SARI under the YIIFSWA II (Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa), now transitioned into PROSSIVA (Program for Seed Systems Innovations for vegetatively propagated crops in Africa), sponsored by the BMGF/IITA.
The main focus of the project is to develop and provide a functional, commercial seed yam seed system in Ghana and Nigeria to benefit smallholder farmers through timely and affordable access to high quality seed yam of improved varieties.
World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated worldwide each year on April 21 with the aim of inspiring people to tap into their creative abilities. The theme for this year’s celebration; “Step Out and Innovate” seeks to raise awareness about the significance of creativity and innovation in various aspects of human development and as a vital tool for maximizing a country's economic potential. CSIR embraced the theme and stepped out with its innovative approach to science and technology in Ghana.