Ghana must overhaul its seed sector to break persistent dependence on food imports and strengthen resilience against climate shocks, Seed Scientist Dr Amos Rutherford Azinu says, describing quality seed as “the cornerstone of agricultural self‑sufficiency.”
In a detailed analysis shared with the GNA, Dr Azinu, founder of Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC), said Ghana’s food system cannot achieve stability without transforming the seed value chain from research to distribution.
“The seed occupies the most foundational position,” he said. “It is the genesis of every harvest, the origin of every meal, and the bedrock of every farming economy.”
He argued that despite Ghana’s labour force and favourable conditions for farming, the country continued to import staples because the seed system remained “fragmented, underfunded” and unable to meet the needs of millions of smallholders.
“A vibrant, smart, and well‑regulated seed sector is not merely a component of Gha
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