{"id":1187371,"date":"2022-08-23T07:17:50","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/08\/23\/csir-to-showcase-technology-based-solutions-to-agric-challenges-at-thisisghana-exhibition\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T07:17:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T07:17:50","slug":"csir-to-showcase-technology-based-solutions-to-agric-challenges-at-thisisghana-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/08\/23\/csir-to-showcase-technology-based-solutions-to-agric-challenges-at-thisisghana-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"CSIR to showcase technology-based solutions to agric challenges at #ThisIsGhana Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ahead of the biggest trade fair event in Ghana, dubbed \u2018This is Ghana Exhibition\u2019 organized by Citi FM and Citi TV, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has assured business owners of an array of technology-based solutions aimed at tackling issues in the agriculture sector.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Institute, challenges confronting farmers in the country, which often affect production and threaten food security, require swift interventions.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the <strong>Citi Breakfast Show<\/strong>, the Public Relations Lead at the Institute of Industrial Research of the CSIR, Japhet Otchere Gyamfi, outlined other solutions to be exhibited at the fair, which is scheduled for August 27 and 28, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are trying our best to push in technology so that it will be attractive. We are introducing the cyber irrigation system where we are looking at innovation by bringing technologies together \u2013 the cyber system and solar, which can be done remotely.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is Ghana Exhibition will create space for the promotion of Ghanaian products and services to boost the \u201cMade in Ghana\u201d agenda. <span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-875907\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/This-is-Ghana-Exhibition.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"717\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The two-day expo is expected to attract about 200 exhibitors and thousands of patrons. Its key objective is to redefine the narratives about indigenous product packaging.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It will come off at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It will be a gathering of local SMEs, start-ups, home-grown businesses and indigenous corporate bodies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">This trade exposition will offer a unique opportunity to showcase local industry innovations, made-in-Ghana, products and indigenous service offerings.<\/p>\n<p>In its maiden edition held in\u00a0<strong>2019<\/strong>, the works of over 60 exhibitors across different indigenous enterprises were assembled.<\/p>\n<p>For further details, call\u00a0<strong>0205 973 973<\/strong>\u00a0to showcase your Made in Ghana product to the World!<\/p>\n<p>This is Ghana Exhibition is powered by\u00a0<strong>Citi TV<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Citi FM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"RHqLxLHg_B4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This is Ghana Exhibition 2022: Time with CSIR\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RHqLxLHg_B4?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahead of the biggest trade fair event in Ghana, dubbed \u2018This is Ghana Exhibition\u2019 organized by Citi FM and Citi TV, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has assured business owners of an array of technology-based solutions aimed at tackling issues in the agriculture sector. 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