The CSIR-Crops Research Institute has organized a workshop for the final-year students of Kwadaso Agricultural College. The program aimed to educate graduating students on the guidelines for producing quality bean seeds.
Dr. Emmanuel Asamoah Agyei, a senior research scientist at the CSIR-Crops Research Institute, speaking to Oyerepa News, emphasized the importance of the workshop and the nutritional and agricultural value of the common bean.
“We are here to educate them on the common bean and its benefits. One major advantage of planting this seed is its nutritional content. The bean contains iron and zinc, which are essential for the body. So, if you consume the common bean regularly, there’s no need to buy blood tonics, because the bean already provides those nutrients,” he said.
Students who participated in the workshop expressed their excitement and shared what they had learned.
“This morning, we’ve learned a lot from this workshop about the new common bean project. We are really inspired that, even after completing school, we can start growing seeds without needing government employment. I’ve also learned about the nutritional value of the bean, particularly its iron and zinc content, and I plan to become a seed grower for production purposes,” one student said.
The Principal of Kwadaso Agric College, Mr. Albert Appiah-Amoako, expressed gratitude to the CSIR-Crops Research Institute for organizing the program.
“Today’s workshop was a collaboration between Kwadaso and CSIR to give students practical exposure to the project. Another goal was to address employability—how students can become seed growers. Finally, we focused on the nutritional aspects of the bean. If the bean is nutritionally rich, it supports both production and family health. I believe the students will put what they’ve learned into practice,” he stated.
Source: Agyeiwaa Akosua Docia
