Rice production in Ghana has the potential to meet local and international demand in the next few years. The release of six lowland rice varieties developed by the research organization in Kumasi. Rice is the second most important cereal and major staple in Ghana, besides maize. Ministry of Food and Agriculture show current annual per capita consumption of about 40kg per person is expected to hit 63 kg by next year. Besides their pest and disease-tolerance as well as high-yielding features, the varieties are of high cooking and aromatic quality.