CSIR-Soil Research Institute

24/10/2025

Your legacy of integrity, innovation, and impact will continue to inspire generations of researchers. 🙌

💙 With gratitude, we say Ayekoo!

15/10/2025

01/10/2025

8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit in Africa, Accra. MEET THE CSIR-SOIL RESEARCH INSTITUTE TEAM AT THE SUMMIT

Dr Francis Tetteh, Senior Research Scientist at the CSIR-Soil Research Institute, is making a presentation at the 8th Sustainable Phosphorus Summit in Africa, Accra. This interactive, interdisciplinary event sparks fresh ideas and collaborative solutions for sustainable phosphorus futures, exploring issues such as environmental practices, food security, environmental impacts, recycling, and global trade.

22/09/2025

From Scarcs to Sustainability.

The CSIR–Soil Research Institute, in collaboration with Logeist Group, is reclaiming 2,000 hectares of ILLEGAL MINING LANDS (galamsey-degraded lands) in the Amansie Central District OF THE GREATER KUMASI ENCLAVE IN GHANA 🇬🇭

22/09/2025

FROM SCARES TO SUSTAINABILITY

The CSIR–Soil Research Institute, in collaboration with Logeist Group, is reclaiming 2,000 hectares of ILLEGAL MINING LANDS (galamsey-degraded lands) in the Amansie Central District OF THE GREATER KUMASI ENCLAVE IN GHANA.

02/09/2025

Inauguration of the 12th CSIR Council

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) successfully inaugurated its 12th Council today at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) Conference Room.

The ceremony was graced by members of CSIR Management, including the Director-General, Prof. Paul Pinnock Bosu; Deputy Director-General, Prof. Marian Quain; Director of Administration, Mrs. Genevieve Yankey; and Director of Finance, Dr. William Sarfo. The Dean of Directors, Prof. Mike Osei Atwebeboah, also attended in his capacity as a member of the newly constituted Council.

The new Council is chaired by Mr. Mark Taylor, who will be supported by 20 other eminent members, collectively forming the governing Board of CSIR. Members of the Council were formally inducted into office by the Acting Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, who administered the Oath of Office and the Oath of Secrecy.

On behalf of the CSIR staff, the President of the CSIR Research Staff Association (RSA), Ing. Dr. Shadrack Kwadwo Amponsah, joined the Council as a representative.

This inauguration marks the beginning of a new chapter in advancing CSIR’s mandate of driving innovation, research, and sustainable national development. CSIR-RSA reaffirms its commitment to delivering cutting-edge research, fostering strategic partnerships, and providing science-led solutions that will contribute to Ghana’s socio-economic transformation. We look forward to working with all stakeholders to achieve this shared vision.

01/09/2025

3-Day SoilFER Project Training on Soil Survey Ongoing at CSIR–Soil Research Institute.

The SoilFER Project’s 3-Day Training on Soil Survey is currently underway at the CSIR–Soil Research Institute,Kwadaso-Kumasi.

The training is being led by Dr. Luis Rodrigues Lado from the FAO Land and Water Division, Rome. It brings together researchers from CSIR–SRI, KNUST, MoFA, field technicians, and key stakeholders.

This intensive programme is equipping participants with practical knowledge in:
✅ Soil survey methods
✅ Data collection and analysis
✅ Soil classification and mapping

22/08/2025

My Internship Experience at CSIR-Soil Research Institute, Kwadaso, Kumasi
Spending time at CSIR-SRI has been an eye-opening journey into the world of soil science, sustainable agriculture, and research for national development.

22/08/2025

Amansie West Crop Yields Fall Sharply as Galamsey Surges – Researcher

A new study has revealed that illegal mining (Galamsey) activities in Amansie-West are causing a drastic decline in crop yields. 🌱📉

According to the researcher (Mr SADICK ADAMD of CSIR-SOIL RESEARCH INSTITUTE), fertile farmlands are being degraded, water sources are being polluted, and food security in the district is at serious risk. Farmers are losing both their livelihoods and hope, as mining pits continue to replace once-productive fields.

👉 The findings call for urgent intervention from government, local authorities, and communities to protect agricultural lands and secure the future of food production in Ghana.

💡 What steps do you think stakeholders should take to balance mining and agriculture in Ghana?