Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana
| Founded | 1938 |
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| Founder | Government of Ghana (originally under West African Cocoa Research Institute) |
| Type | Research Institute |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Agricultural research and development for cocoa and allied crops |
| Headquarters | Tafo, Eastern Region, Ghana |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 6°13′38″N 0°21′45″W |
Region | Ghana |
Parent organization | Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) |
| Website | https://crig.org.gh/ |
The Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) is a national agricultural research institute headquartered at Tafo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is responsible for scientific research into cocoa production, diseases, genetics, processing, and sustainability. The institute operates under the Ghana Cocoa Board and serves as the principal body for cocoa research in Ghana.
The institute is known for developing improved cocoa varieties, pest-control methods, soil management techniques, and technologies that support farmers and the cocoa industry.