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Nigerian Seed Entrepreneurs Assessment Report

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Enhancing the availability and utilization of quality seeds in Nigeria is a critical question that we aimed to address through an assessment of 23 Nigerian seed entrepreneurs. Our objectives included raising awareness of seed entrepreneurs’ operational capacities, informing stakeholders on areas for improvement, and promoting collaborations between these entrepreneurs and international seed companies (B2B). The assessment identified both strengths and

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Seed companies trained to improve their social media marketing skill

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In today’s evolving market landscape, traditional marketing strategies face increasing challenges, prompting seed companies in Nigeria to turn to social media platforms for enhanced and cost-effective visibility and connection to their customers. In this digital world, where end users and consumers are seamlessly connected online, seed companies are realizing the immense potential of social media to enhance their marketing efforts

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Seed field inspection goes digital in Nigeria

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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

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Understanding the need for reform in the institutional seed market of Nigeria

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Introduction Large-scale procurement, handling, and distribution of seeds in formal transactions by institutional actors – such as governments, NGOs, and development programs – often impede the development of a sustainable seed industry. This is evident in the Nigerian seed market, where institutional buyers make up a significant portion of the total seed market. According to The African Seed Access Index

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