Introduction: We are delighted to bring you the latest updates on the Collaborative Seed Program’s (CSP) groundbreaking venture into the Licensed Seed Inspectors (LSI) scheme in the Northwest region of Nigeria. Under the Decentralization of Seed Quality Assurance (DSQA) topic, the CSP is working diligently to reinforce the decentralization of seed certification systems in the country. In this article, we

Nigeria currently faces several challenges in the agri-food sector, most notably the low productivity of its farmers. Nigerian farmers achieve only about 40% of the yield attained by their global counterparts, indicating a need for improvement. Researchers estimate that addressing 50% of this productivity gap can be achieved by utilizing quality seed of improved and adapted varieties, while the remaining

Introduction: Nigeria, known as one of West Africa’s prominent seed producers, faces various obstacles that hinder the production and marketing of seeds. These challenges include seed insecurity, pests and diseases, climate change, and inadequate agronomic practices. To address these issues and bridge the gap in quality seed availability, the Collaborative Seed Programme partnered with the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC)

We are delighted to provide an update on the recent Inception Workshop that brought together more than forty stakeholders from various sectors to discuss the dynamics of the institutional seed market and seed subsidies. This highly anticipated event took place on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, in Abuja. Organized and hosted by Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited, as part of

We are delighted to present the recent updates from the Collaborative Seed Programme’s sales campaign, a collaborative initiative led by the Seed Company Marketing and Promotion Topic in partnership with Boom Seeds Limited. The primary objective of this campaign was to empower farmers and boost the sales of high-quality seeds of improved varieties while also increasing brand awareness and visibility