Improving The Affordability and Availability of Pigeon Pea for Healthy Diets in Africa

Dr. Seloame Tatu Nyaku, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana (UG), Legon is leading a project on pigeon pea for healthier African diets.

Enhancing Rice Resilience for Sustainable Agriculture in Ghana

Dr. Mavis Owusuaa Osei-Wusu, a lecturer at the West African Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), spearheads a project focused on enhancing the resilience of rice to bolster cultivation in Ghana.

Research to Improve Bambara Groundnut and Help Tackle Nutrition Insecurity

Dr. Agyemang Danquah, the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) has launched a new research programme to improve the productivity of Bambara groundnut as part of efforts to tackle food and nutrition insecurity in Ghana.

Driving Agricultural Innovation: Sorghum Research Spotlight at WACCI

Dr. Theresa Ankamah-Yeboah is passionate about research and teaching in the field of genetics and plant breeding. She obtained her master’s and PhD degrees from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, before returning to her home country Ghana in December 2020 to apply her expertise.

Cowpea, a Pivotal Crop for Food and Nutritional Security in Africa

Dr. John Eleblu, In Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a very important multi-functional legume crop crucial for food and nutrition security. It is the main protein source for the rural folks.

Research in Pearl Millet to Build Resilience in Marginalized African Farming Communities

Dr. Pearl Abu, a plant breeder at the West African Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), is leading research efforts to increase the productivity of pearl millet in sub-Saharan Africa by delivering ‘climate-smart’ varieties to farmers.