WACCI is inviting applications for the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Seed Science and Technology. Apply Now: bit.ly/3UsAxV8 For further enquiries, contact: [email protected]

Day 1 of the IPPS9 Conference was filled with exciting discussions, groundbreaking research and valuable opportunities for knowledge-sharing ! The conference continues today with more exciting presentations, interactive workshops and opportunities to foster collaborations.

At the opening ceremony of the 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9), Prof. Eric Y. Danquah, Founding Director of WACCI, emphasised the need to strengthen African scientific institutions and expand access to plant phenotyping technologies in Africa.

The 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9) is currently underway in Accra. Held under the theme “Phenotyping for All: Bridging the Gap in Global Agriculture,” the conference has brought together scientists, researchers, and industry leaders from across the globe

WACCI congratulates Dr. Mavis Osei-Wusu, Team Lead, Rice Improvement at WACCI, on being selected for the inaugural cohort of the Gender Responsive Research for Optimized Women-Led Breeding Systems (GROW) Fellowship by the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development .

WACCI’s Assistant Registrar, Mrs. Barbara Dodoo-Arhin, APR, led a training session for the Centre’s 2025/2026 NSPs on transitioning from national service to the professional world. The session equipped the NSPs with practical insights as they take their next career steps.

JUST 1 DAY LEFT TO REGISTER! The countdown is almost over! Registration for IPPS9 closes tomorrow, 1 October 2026. Don’t miss your chance to join the global plant phenotyping community in Accra, Ghana, from 12–16 October 2026 . Register now: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9

2 DAYS TO GO! The countdown is on, and registration for IPPS9 is almost closed! Join us in Accra, Ghana, from 12–16 October 2026 for conversations, connections and innovations shaping the future of plant phenotyping. Register now: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9

JUST 3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! The countdown to IPPS9 is almost over! Get ready to join the global plant phenotyping community in Accra, Ghana, from 12–16 October 2026. Registration closes: 1 October 2026 Register now: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9 #IPPS9 #PhenotypingForAll

4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! Join the global plant phenotyping community at IPPS9, happening 12–16 October 2026 in Accra, Ghana. Registration closes 1 October 2026. Register: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9 #IPPS9 #PhenotypingForAll

The countdown is ON! Just 5 DAYS to IPPS9 in Accra, Ghana! Join the global plant phenotyping community from 12–16 October 2026 under the theme: Phenotyping for All: Bridging the Gap in Global Agriculture.” Register NOW: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9 #IPPS9 #PhenotypingForAll

6 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! The countdown to IPPS9 continues! Join us in Accra, Ghana, from 12–16 October 2026 for the 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium. Registration closes: 1 October 2026 🔗 Secure your spot: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9 #IPPS9 #PhenotypingForAll

7 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! Join the global plant phenotyping community at IPPS9, happening 12–16 October 2026 in Accra, Ghana. Registration closes 1 October 2026. Register: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9 #IPPS9 #PhenotypingForAll

WACCI, in collaboration with CIRAD, is hosting a virtual short course on genomic selection in perennial crops such as oil palm and rubber tree. The session will be facilitated by Dr. David Cros, Research Director at CIRAD, Montpellier, France. Register : t.ly/Cjw1R

Today, we honour the courage, vision and sacrifice that shaped Ghana’s journey and the nation we proudly call home. Happy Founder’s Day

WACCI has organised a Short Course on Genome Editing for Fellows under the Visions for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) Capacity Hub Project. The training was Facilitated by Prof. Tim Kelliher and Dr. Da Kedong from North Carolina State University.

WACCI’s Founding Director, Prof. Eric Y. Danquah, will be speaking at the 2026 World AgriFood Innovation (WAFI) Conference, in Beijing, China. #WAFI2026

The 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9) will take place from 12–16 October 2026 in Accra, Ghana, bringing together scientists, researchers, plant breeders, industry leaders and technology innovators from around the world. Register now: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9

7 DAYS TO GO UNTIL STANDARD REGISTRATION ENDS! The countdown to IPPS9 is on! Be part of a global gathering of scientists, researchers, plant breeders, industry leaders and technology innovators in Accra, Ghana, from 12–16 October 2026. Register now: plant-phenotyping.org/ipps9