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
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