Dr. Michael Osae, a Research Scientist at the Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI), a subsidiary of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, has issued a call to farmers to discontinue the practice of using recycled seeds when cultivating cassava.

Dr. Michael Osae highlights that one of the key concerns with recycled seeds for cassava is the prevalence of disease infection. He explains that using such seeds significantly increases the risk of planting infected cassava crops, which ultimately hampers farmers’ ability to achieve high yields or bumper harvests.

During an interview with OTEC News on Sunday, Dr. Michael Osae emphasized that the Biotechnology and Nuclear Agriculture Research Institute (BNARI) has made cassava seedlings available nationwide. He urged farmers to acquire these seedlings directly from the BNARI offices.

Dr. Michael Osae further emphasized that with the correct choice of seeds and proper farming processes, farmers have the potential to cultivate cassava and other crops that can significantly increase food production in the country.

By selecting improved seed varieties that are disease-resistant and high-yielding, farmers can enhance their chances of obtaining abundant harvests.