Main activities

The main activities of the project include:

• Modernize crop improvement stations
• Conduct survey on the performance of existing varieties and market demand
• Develop market demand, nutrient dense and climate resilient varieties and hybrids
• Conduit participatory evaluation of new varieties
• Raise awareness about existing improved varieties through demonstration plots, rural radios, seed fairs and SMART FOOD campaigns.
• Build capacity of master and PhD students on modern breeding and associated domains
• Exchange genetic material and data through joint trials and data management platform at regional level
• Strengthen capacity of farmers’ organizations and seed companies in improved varieties seed production techniques through workshops