{"id":111062,"date":"2026-01-14T11:55:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=111062"},"modified":"2026-01-14T11:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T11:55:19","slug":"ghana-records-4-7-tonnes-per-hectare-in-wheat-breakthrough-led-by-dr-felix-frimpong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=111062","title":{"rendered":"Ghana records 4.7 tonnes per hectare in wheat breakthrough led by Dr Felix Frimpong"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ghana has made a historic breakthrough in agricultural production, with wheat cultivation yields reaching 4.7 tonnes per hectare in 2025, matching leading global benchmarks.<\/p>\n

This achievement marks a pivotal moment for the nation, which has long relied on wheat imports to satisfy domestic demand.<\/p>\n

The official launch of Ghana\u2019s first large-scale wheat cultivation initiative took place in February 2025.<\/p>\n

The project is being spearheaded by Dr. Agr. Felix Frimpong of the Crops Research Institute (CRI) under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.<\/p>\n

Trial investigations conducted during the cold-harmattan season yielded results comparable to those of major wheat-producing nations.<\/p>\n

For decades, Ghana has depended almost entirely on imports from Canada, Russia, and various EU countries, importing approximately 1.0 million metric tons of wheat annually at a cost exceeding US$600 million. National per capita consumption currently stands at 37 kg per year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe initiative aims to reduce Ghana\u2019s dependence on foreign wheat-based foods, such as bread and pastries, by boosting domestic production,\u201d Dr. Agr. Frimpong noted.<\/p>\n

The project is being funded by the Arima Farms with the provision of elite wheat germplasm by international research organizations \u2013 CIMMYT and ICARDA.<\/p>\n

The team of scientists have implemented precision agriculture techniques and introduced resilient wheat varieties under advanced irrigation systems across Ghana\u2019s savannah, transition, forest, and coastal savannah agro-ecological zones.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe initiative has received strong endorsements from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Government of Ghana, underscoring a firm national commitment to scaling up wheat production as part of broader food security and import substitution strategies,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Beyond reducing Ghana\u2019s reliance on imports, this achievement creates new opportunities for local farmers, processors, and rural communities, paving the way for a more self-sufficient and efficient agricultural sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This achievement marks a pivotal moment for the nation, which has long relied on wheat imports to satisfy domestic demand.
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