The Crops Research Institute (CRI) is the largest of the 13 institutes of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of Ghana.
Fumesua, Kumasi
Joined March 2018
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🔬✨ Where science meets innovation, the future takes shape!
Join us for CSIR Week 2026 as we spotlight ideas, discoveries and innovations shaping sustainable development in Ghana.
📅 14th–18th October 2026 | Accra
Come. Connect. Discover. Innovate. 🤝🏽✨#CSIRWeek2026 #Science
The CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) has officially launched the Fourth Cohort of its Mentoring Programme, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing talent, enhancing research productivity, and promoting knowledge sharing among staff.
The event concluded with closing remarks from Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante, who reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to excellence and urged both mentors and mentees to approach the programme with dedication and professionalism.
Her presentation also highlighted the responsibilities of both mentors and mentees. Mentors are expected to provide guidance, motivation, and support, while mentees are encouraged to set clear goals, remain committed, and actively participate in the process.
and compatibility, with the relationship lasting two years (August 2026 – July 2028). She added that each mentoring pair is expected to produce at least one journal article or conference paper, two technical reports, and biannual progress presentations.
Her presentation also
explaining that mentoring is a developmental relationship designed to help mentees maximize their potential, improve performance, and achieve both personal and professional goals. Dr. Acheampong emphasized that mentees will be paired with mentors based on professional alignment
professional growth and collaboration.
The highlight of the event was a presentation by Dr. Patricia Pinamang Acheampong, Deputy Director and Coordinator of the mentoring programme. She outlined the structure, expectations, and benefits of the initiative,
In his opening address, Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante, Director of CSIR-CRI, underscored the importance of mentorship as a tool for building capacity and sustaining excellence. He encouraged staff to embrace the programme fully, noting that it offers a unique opportunity for.......
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women shaping a brighter future every day. 🌸
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Happy Labour Day! 🌾
Today, we celebrate the dedication, resilience, and hard work of all workers—especially our farmers and agricultural innovators and researchers who continue to feed the nation and drive sustainable development.
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CropstoEndHunger is coming to an end. Grateful for @giz_gmbh support, which enabled major upgrades at our breeding stations From 2023–25, CtEH:
✅ Upgraded breeding facilities
✅ Built staff capacity
✅ Developed resources to speed up improved varieties ⤵️
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Big moment at Manhyia Palace! 👑🌾
CSIR-CRI and partners presented Ghana-grown wheat and other crops to the Asantehene at Awukudae. Exciting times for Ghana’s food future — research in action! 🇬🇭✨ #Agriculture #Innovation #FoodSecurity credit: @ManhyiaPalace
Day 2: Afternoon Session - 10-03-26
Excerpts from our afternoon session from the Socioeconomics & Biometrics Division
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