Guiding seed sector transformation in Nigeria
Since April 2021, Nigerian and Dutch organisations and experts have partnered intensively to bring meaningful and lasting change to Nigeria’s seed sector. CSP-Nigeria has now concluded. Final programme outputs will be available on the website of CSP-Nigeria coordinating organisation, Sahel Consulting: https://sahelconsult.com/csp/
“How are innovative collaborations in seed variety release influencing productivity and income for agripreneurs?” This question highlights the Collaborative Seed Programme (CSP)’s efforts to enhance farmers’ access to high-quality seeds of improved varieties. The initiative focuses on an efficient variety release system, emphasizing that the strength of any agricultural system is its capacity to innovate,…
The Collaborative Seed Programme (CSP), a strategic partnership between Nigerian and Dutch stakeholders, is leading efforts to transform the Nigerian seed sector. Central to this initiative is the National Seed Roadmap for Nigeria, developed in 2020, which serves as a comprehensive strategic policy document. This roadmap outlines the achievements and challenges faced by the seed…
What strategies are seed businesses using to thrive in the dynamic Nigerian seed market? Achieving success in a seed business requires more than just being good at seed production; it demands a strategic approach. A good seed business plan helps you handle industry challenges by clarifying your vision, manage resources, and implement key marketing, production,…
Picture this: A seed company pouring its resources into traditional media—TV, radio, and print media, convinced that these channels reach thousands every day. Despite the substantial advertising costs and some inquiries, many potential customers from this channel hesitate to make a purchase. The company quickly realizes that its interactions with these audiences are limited, and…
The Nigerian seed sector is growing and diversifying. CSP Nigeria and its partners are implementing innovations to ensure that seed quality assurance systems are capable to meet this trend. In this video, partners reflect on the experiences of developing and implementing these innovations, and their lessons learned.
CSP Nigeria is a partnership of Nigerian and Dutch seed sector organisations and professionals. The success of this collaborative initiative lies in the strong partnerships and relationships that the programme enables. In this video, CSP partners reflect on their journey together and talk about the value of their partnerships.
In this video, partners of the Seed Company Marketing & Promotion topic team of CSP Nigeria reflect on their experiences and lessons learned from their activities to support seed companies and farmers find each other more effectively.
This video charts the activities and learnings of partners working to modernise and strengthen Nigeria’s variety release system:
Under the CSP topic, Extension on Seed Cultivation Practices, Nigerian and Dutch partners are supporting farmers’ adoption of new and improved varieties. In this video, the partners reflect on their activities and lessons learned.
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