A hybrid high-yielding variety of maize has been introduced to farmers at Otareso, a farming community in the Akuapem North municipality of the Eastern Region. The cereal with the name, “Aburoo Legon” (Legacy 2), when cultivated at the appropriate farming season, is capable of yielding approximately nine tonnes of maize per hectare. It is the […]
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Otareso farmers in the Akuapem North district have been introduced to a new maize seed variety by the Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC), a local organisation that specialises in seed production, to increase yield and productivity. The maize seedling Legon Abro, also known as Legacy ‘2’, has been demonstrated to have higher yields, better resistance
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The variety show is the annual event organized by Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC). The event creates a forum to showcase smart technologies (seeds) and related services at LCIC. The first – two variety shows were attended by high-profile personalities from academia, research institutions, seed associations, farmer groups, food processors, and other interested stakeholders. This
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Unequivocally, improved quality seeds are cardinal elements for boosting production in the agriculture sector. In quest of achieving high yield, disease, and pest resistance, the Legacy Crop Improvement Centre has introduced a new high yield maize variety. Mr. Amos Rutherford Azinu, the CEO of Legacy Crop Improvement Centre said improved quality seeds are a necessity
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Access to machinery for seed production and seed conditioning has been one of the major challenges seed producers face in Ghana. This challenge has led to the low production of seeds in the country contributing to the huge import of seeds from outside the country. In 2016, Amos Rutherford Azinu took up the challenge to
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A seed researcher and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Legacy Crop Improvement Center (LCIC) in Ghana, Amos Rutherford, has unveiled two new hybrid seed varieties to agricultural stakeholders at a variety show event on Thursday June 18, 2020. The seed varieties known as Legacy 25 and Legacy 26, are pro-vitamin A yield corns with expected yield
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