One of the key barriers to achieving increased crop productivity in Nigeria is the quality of seed grown by farmers. Traditionally, seed quality has been monitored and certified by a central authority, which deploys seed certification officers to inspect and certify seed fields across the production areas. However, given the country’s size, crop diversity, and resource limitations, seed certification has

The recent workshop organized by the collaborative Seed Programme (CSP) marks a significant step towards ensuring high-quality seeds are available to farmers. The workshop reviewed proposed seed quality assurance (SQA) models for pilot implementation, with key stakeholders from NASC, NIHORT, SEEDAN, Extension Africa, Sahel Consulting, and other relevant organizations participating. The objectives of the meeting were three-fold: (a) review the