Two hundred Agribusiness Management students from the Faculty of Agriculture at KNUST recently concluded a two-day industrial field trip to the Legacy Crop Improvement Center (LCIC), a leading indigenous seed business in Ghana.

The Faculty of Agriculture at KNUST is actively forging stronger ties with the private sector to enhance practical learning opportunities for its students.

Recognizing the crucial role of industry experience in developing job-ready graduates, the faculty organized a two-day industrial field trip for 200 Agribusiness Management students.

Led by Dr. Eli Gaveh, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Horticulture at KNUST, the students visited the Legacy Crop Improvement Center (LCIC) on April 2nd and 3rd, 2025.

LCIC, a prominent indigenous seed business and private crop improvement facility in Ghana, served as the ideal platform to provide students with firsthand exposure to the seed industry.

During their visit, students were introduced to the intricate operations of modern machinery used in integrated seed processing, including threshing and treatment. They also learned about innovative seed storage and drying systems, such as solar-powered units and efficient, locally fabricated gas-powered mechanical dryers.

Dr. Amos Rutherford Azinu, CEO of LCIC, provided the students with a comprehensive overview of the global and African seed market.

He highlighted the significant untapped potential within the over $70 billion global market, where Africa's current share is less than $2 billion. Dr. Azinu emphasized Africa's vast arable land and youthful population as key assets for developing a vibrant agro-economy.

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