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Who We Are

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is the foremost national science and technology organization in Ghana. Established in 1964, the CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) is the largest of the thirteen (13) institutes of the CSIR. The Institute provides innovative research and research-related services to the general public as well as other institutions.

Our Mission

The CSIR-CRI’s mission is to develop and disseminate demand-driven technologies and build capacity for sustainable food and industrial crop productivity, with the vision to become a Centre of Excellence for agricultural research, innovation and capacity building for development.

CSIR-CRI Scientists

Excellence in Research

Innovating for sustainable agriculture

Our Core Values

  • Excellence
  • Fairness
  • Commitment
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Teamwork

We aim to:

  • Develop demand-driven technologies.
  • Strengthen strategic partnerships.
  • Improve institutional capability.
  • Enhance research delivery efficiency.

Our History

Explore the rich history of CSIR-CRI since its establishment in 1964. Click to view the full document.

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Focus Crops

We conduct extensive research on distinct crop varieties to ensure food security and industrial growth.

Cereals

Cereals

Developing drought-tolerant and high-yielding varieties of Maize and Rice for national food security.

Crops

Maize and Rice

Legumes

Legumes

Researching Cowpea, Soybean, and Groundnut to improve protein content and soil fertility.

Crops

Cowpea, Soybean, Groundnut, Bambara Groundnut

Roots & Tubers

Roots & Tubers

Enhancing Cassava, Yam, and Sweetpotato for yield, starch content, and shelf-life.

Crops

Yam, Cocoyam, Cassava, Taro, Sweet Potato

Vegetables

Vegetables

Improving pest resistance and shelf life for major vegetable crops.

Crops

Pepper, Garden eggs, Tomato, Onion, Okra, Leafy vegetables

Tropical Fruits

Tropical Fruits

Developing high-quality fruit varieties for local consumption and export markets.

Crops

Citrus, Mango, Avocado, Cashew, Pineapple, Pawpaw

Industrial Crops

Industrial Crops

Supporting industrial raw material production.

Crops

Rubber, Sugarcane

Our Services

Production of foundation seeds for National Seed Industry

Supply of healthy planting materials (citrus, mango, etc.)

Establishment of tree crop plantations

Production of extension materials

Advice on experimental designs for field studies

Our Stations & Locations

The Institute has its head office at Fumesua, near Kumasi. To ensure our research is applicable across Ghana's diverse ecological zones, we operate several out-stations:

  • Fumesua (Ashanti Region)
  • Kwadaso (Ashanti Region)
  • Ejura (Ashanti Region)
  • Akomadan (Ashanti Region)
  • Kpeve (Volta Region)
  • Ohawu (Volta Region)
  • Pokuase (Greater Accra)
  • Wenchi (Bono Region)