{"id":254162,"date":"2024-11-21T17:59:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T17:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/21\/csir-executive-director-urges-farmers-to-adopt-technology-for-improved-farming\/"},"modified":"2024-11-21T17:59:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T17:59:02","slug":"csir-executive-director-urges-farmers-to-adopt-technology-for-improved-farming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/21\/csir-executive-director-urges-farmers-to-adopt-technology-for-improved-farming\/","title":{"rendered":"CSIR Executive Director urges farmers to adopt technology for improved farming"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Executive Director of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Dr Paul Bosu, has called on farmers to embrace modern agricultural technologies to enhance productivity and ensure sustainability amidst growing climate challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He made this appeal during a joint symposium held in Accra by CSIR and the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event, themed \u201cAgriculture and Environmental Sustainability: The Pathway to Transforming Agrifood Systems in West and Central Africa,\u201d brought together researchers, policymakers, and agricultural experts to discuss innovative solutions for improving food systems in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his address, Dr Paul Bosu highlighted the critical role of scientific research and technology in mitigating the effects of drought and other environmental challenges on agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe need research to develop technologies that will help us achieve resilience. Research will help create technologies that are tolerant to drought,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He further stressed the importance of farmers adopting innovative farming techniques and tools to enhance crop yields and safeguard food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe other aspect is for our farmers to adopt these technologies and use them. If all the technologies are developed, but the farmers still prefer to use old methods, we will achieve little,\u201d he noted. Research is more important now than ever. Farmers must adapt to new ways of farming to improve agricultural output and ensure sustainability,\u201d Dr Bosu stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Executive Director of CORAF, Dr Moumini Savadogo, also underscored the importance of investing in agricultural innovation to guarantee food quality and availability. 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