Dr. Kennedy Agyeman
Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Agyeman is a highly motivated and experienced agronomist with a strong passion for sustainable agriculture and crop production. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to improve crop yields, reduce environmental impact, and enhance agricultural productivity.
Dr. Kennedy Agyeman is a senior research scientist at Ghana’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), leading national projects on Bambara groundnut (PGRFA, BAMBREED, and VACS) and cassava nutrient management (OCP Africa) to enhance food security and address environmental sustainability. As principal investigator, his work aligns with CSIR-CRI’s mission to diversify crop production.
He has extensive expertise in crop resource management, soil health, and agronomic technologies, contributing to projects like soybean improvement, Genetic Improvement of Bambara Groundnut for Future Nutrition and Climate Resilience and the ground breaking Wheat Initiative for Ghana. He contributed to the development and release of over 20 maize and cassava varieties and led agronomic technology dissemination under the AFDB SARD-SC initiative.
He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy and an M.Sc. in Agroforestry. Dr. Agyeman has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and trained technicians, farmers, and extension agents in sustainable practices. A member of the Ghana Science Association and CSIR-Research Staff Association, he is also affiliated with committees on fertilizers and soil health, underscoring his commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability.
HONORS & AWARDS
Best agronomy team in technology development for drought tolerance in West Africa under the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa project (CIMMYT/IITA) – 2015
Best Agronomy Team in technology development for drought tolerance under the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa project (CIMMYT/IITA)- April, 2014
Runners-up for the Maize Breeding team – CIMMYT/IITA. Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa project. Supporting farmers to face Drought – Runners-up for Maize Breeding team-April, 2013
Dr. Kennedy Agyeman is a senior research scientist at Ghana’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), leading national projects on Bambara groundnut (PGRFA, BAMBREED, and VACS) and cassava nutrient management (OCP Africa) to enhance food security and address environmental sustainability. As principal investigator, his work aligns with CSIR-CRI’s mission to diversify crop production.
He has extensive expertise in crop resource management, soil health, and agronomic technologies, contributing to projects like soybean improvement, Genetic Improvement of Bambara Groundnut for Future Nutrition and Climate Resilience and the ground breaking Wheat Initiative for Ghana. He contributed to the development and release of over 20 maize and cassava varieties and led agronomic technology dissemination under the AFDB SARD-SC initiative.
He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy and an M.Sc. in Agroforestry. Dr. Agyeman has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and trained technicians, farmers, and extension agents in sustainable practices. A member of the Ghana Science Association and CSIR-Research Staff Association, he is also affiliated with committees on fertilizers and soil health, underscoring his commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainability.
HONORS & AWARDS
Best agronomy team in technology development for drought tolerance in West Africa under the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa project (CIMMYT/IITA) – 2015
Best Agronomy Team in technology development for drought tolerance under the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa project (CIMMYT/IITA)- April, 2014
Runners-up for the Maize Breeding team – CIMMYT/IITA. Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa project. Supporting farmers to face Drought – Runners-up for Maize Breeding team-April, 2013