1) The document outlines Ghana's groundnut seed production roadmap from 2016 to 2019. It plans to produce over 8,000 tons of six improved groundnut varieties over this period through breeder, foundation, and certified seed classes. 2) The varieties included are Nkatiesari, Kpanielli, Yenyawoso, Obolo, Oboshie, and Gusie Balin. Seed will be produced through partnerships between ICRISAT, the Crop Research Institute of Ghana, private seed companies, farmer groups and MSP members. 3) Adoption of improved varieties will be promoted through demonstrations, training, seed fairs, radio shows, and information materials to expand production beyond the

1. TL III Groundnut
Ghana Seed Roadmap 2016 – 2019
TL III Annual Meeting
3 – 4th March, 2016
Chrismar Hotel, Livingstone Zambia
Richard Oteng-Frimpong, Alexander Nimo Wiredu, James M. Kombiok,
Saaka S. Buah, Roger A. L. Kanton, Stephen K. Nutsugah

2. Introduction
6 varieties will be used
Nkatiesari Kpanielli
Obolo Oboshie
Yenyawoso Gusie Balin
Total area groundnut cultivation to
groundnut = 347, 791 ha and 3% of this
area is occupied by improved varieties
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3. Seed Production Roadmap 2016-2019
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Variety
Seed class Production
(tons)
Total
Nkatiesari
2016 2017 2018 2019
Breeder Seed 3.5 4 3.5 2 13
Foundation
Seed
45 65 45 15 170
Certified
Seed
600 900 600 300 2400

4. Seed Production Roadmap 2016-2019
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Variety
Seed class Production
(tons)
Total
Kpanielli
2016 2017 2018 2019
Breeder Seed 1.5 3 1.5 1 7
Foundation
Seed
25 35 25 10 95
Certified Seed 350 450 350 150 1300

5. Seed Production Roadmap 2016-2019
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Variety
Seed class Production
(tons)
Total
Yenyawoso
2015 2016 2017 2018
Breeder Seed 1.5 3 1.5 1 7
Foundation
Seed
20 30 20 15 85
Certified Seed 300 400 300 150 1150

6. Seed Production Roadmap 2016-2019
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Variety
Seed class Production
(tons)
Total
Obolo 2016 2017 2018 2019
Breeder Seed 1 2 1 1 5
Foundation
Seed
20 30 20 10 80
Certified Seed 300 400 300 100 1100

7. Seed Production Roadmap 2016-2019
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Variety
Seed class Production
(tons)
Total
Oboshie 2016 2017 2018 2019
Breeder Seed 1 2 1 1 5
Foundation
Seed
20 30 20 10 80
Certified Seed 250 350 250 100 950

8. Seed Production Roadmap 2016-2019
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Variety
Seed class Production
(tons)
Total
Gusie
Balin 2016 2017 2018 2019
Breeder Seed 1.5 3 1.5 1 7
Foundation
Seed
25 30 25 10 90
Certified Seed 300 400 300 100 1300

9. Major Setbacks
• Initial starting material
•Certification issue
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10. Partners to achieve targets
• ICRISAT
• Crop Research Institute (CRI)
• Private seed companies
• MSP members
• Farmer groups (community based seed
production)

11. Plans to promote adoption
• Demonstrations
• Through MSP training and feedback
• Seed fairs, radio shows, production, guides,
technical leaflets

12. Acknowledgements
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