Agriculture & Food Security

The new council will guide seed policy, improve certification and support Ghana’s plan to reduce reliance on imported seeds.

Scientists found that a single rice gene can protect plants from drought while helping them maintain healthy growth, leading to much higher yields in field trials.

While world rice production is expected to fall next season, Africa could record growth as governments support local production and farmers adopt improved seed varieties.

India’s soybean imports rose sharply in May as high domestic prices pushed buyers to source non-GM supplies from African countries, creating new opportunities for exporters across the continent.

Advocates say traditional seed varieties can strengthen food security, cut production costs and help farmers cope with climate pressures.