The Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI) of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has celebrated the maiden edition of the Cassava Week in Accra.
The Celebration is aimed to promote the value of cassava cultivation and utilization in Ghana.
The week celebration, which is on the theme: “Cassava- Ghana’s Golden Root for Economic Transformation’’ is aimed at raising awareness amongst Ghanaians regarding the rich diversity and benefits of the cassava crop.
It is scheduled to take place from the 13th to 16th of June, 2023, at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Accra, and the Innovation Village Foundation at Anormawobi in the Central Region.
Speaking to OTEC News reporter, Charles Nyamadi, a Research Scientist at (BNARI), Dr. Michael Osae emphasized that this programme forms part of GAEC’s efforts to support the government of Ghana with the utilization of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) to improve cassava varieties for national development.
“Whiles research works are endless, the rate of adoption and utilization of the technologies developed needs to be improved in Ghana,” he added.
For his part, the General Manager for Ayensu Starch Factory, Mr. Evans Kwame Ayim said the program is very educative adding that it will help stakeholders in the cassava ecosystem.
