African innovation for vibrant, pluralist and market-oriented seed sectors
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The Wise Woman: Drama captures domestic challenges in effort to shift gender biases
In many rural smallholder households, women face a real threat of domestic violence. Widespread acceptance of violence towards women is a major driver of disempowerment. When there is a real concern that speaking up, or making the wrong decision, could lead to violence, women will be discouraged from actively sharing knowledge acquired through their social… Read more
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Consolidating efforts for EGS delivery in Uganda
ICRISAT and NaSARRI, in conjunction with NARO Holdings Limited convened a stakeholders meeting aimed at consolidating efforts for delivery of early generation seeds (EGS) in Uganda. The meeting objectives were (1) to sensitize stakeholders on the framework for licensing of NARO plant varieties and access to EGS but also the digital seed tracking and traceability… Read more
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Regulatory options to improve seed systems for vegetatively propagated crops in developing countries
Authors Spielman, David J. Gatto, Marcel Wossen, Tesfamicheal McEwan, Margaret Abdoulaye, Tahirou Maredia, Mywish K. Hareau, Guy Abstract In many developing countries, smallholder farmers cultivating vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs)have limited access to quality planting material. This constraint can limit both the yield of and returns onVPC cultivation. Yet policy and regulatory initiatives designed to strengthen… Read more
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Changing landscapes in Uganda’s seed
system: An analysis on policy and
performanceThis ISSD Uganda review charts the evolution of the seed policy in Uganda and its implications on both the availability of varieties and the use of quality seed. Key messages: • Timely and affordable access to improved varieties and quality seed is essential for productive and remunerative farming.• Improved varieties embody specific traits like yield,… Read more
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Policy and performance in Uganda’s seed sector: Opportunities and challenges
Abstract Motivation Efforts to increase smallholder access to improved varieties and quality seed is often central to agricultural development, economic growth and poverty reduction in low-income countries. Yet many governments and development partners grow impatient with slow progress in their seed sectors. Uganda stands out for its recent policy innovations, regulatory reforms, and market experiments… Read more
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Seed systems in conflict-affected areas: A Context Analysis Tool
Seed systems in fragile states differ from seed systems in more stable environments. They need to function amid fluid situations and absorb the effects of market disruptions, displacement and other conflict features while enabling access to a diversity of crops and varieties to support vulnerable populations. When effectively intervening in fragile states, donors, humanitarian agencies… Read more
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Un outil d’analyse du contexte (CAT): 27 juillet à 9h00 ET (16h00 EAT)
Rejoignez l’ISSD Afrique, Mercy Corps et SeedSystem le 27 juillet à 9h00 ET (16h00 EAT) pour découvrir un nouveau guide pratique destiné aux praticiens de l’humanitaire dans les zones touchées par les conflits : Un outil d’analyse du contexte (CAT).
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Farmer-led seed production: Community seed banks enter the national seed market
New paper presents findings from study on the seed production and marketing operations, achievements, and challenges of community seed banks in India, Nepal, Uganda and Zimbabwe
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New practical guide! Seed systems in conflict-affected areas: A Context Analysis Tool
ISSD Africa, Mercy Corps, and SeedSystem held a webinar on July 27th 2022 to launch a new practical guide for humanitarian practitioners in conflict affected areas of fragile states: the Context Analysis Tool (CAT).
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Diversity and participatory crop improvement as conduit for climate change adaptation
Partners under the theme on Agrobiodiversity, Seeds and Climate Change highlight key learnings from their activities, as shared and discussed at a recent workshop in Zimbabwe