Csir-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute

Csir-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute is an international organization registered as a non-profit entity with the U.S. federal government since April 23, 2019. The institute specializes in agricultural research and development, focusing on improving crop production, nutrition, and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Ghana and potentially other regions. Through federal grant sub-awards, Csir-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute contributes to various agricultural research and development projects, particularly in the areas of peanut and cowpea cultivation. The institute's work emphasizes enhancing food security, nutrition, and climate-smart farming practices, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable agriculture and gender-inclusive development.

As a sub-grantee, Csir-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute has been involved in several significant research projects. These include the "Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut Research" in partnership with the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., which likely focuses on improving peanut production and its impact on food security. Another project, "Improving the Nutrition and Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers in Northern Ghana through Climate Smart Cowpea Production with a Focus on Female Smallholders," is conducted in collaboration with Texas Tech University System. This project highlights the institute's dedication to sustainable agriculture and gender-inclusive development in Northern Ghana. Additionally, Csir-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute participates in genomics-assisted breeding research through the "Plant Breeding Partnerships: Genomics-Assisted Introgression and Molecular Dissection of Resistance to Pests and Diseases in Peanut" project with Texas A&M Agrilife Research. These projects collectively demonstrate the institute's expertise in crop improvement, pest and disease resistance, climate-smart agriculture, and its support for initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and farmer livelihoods in developing regions.