Africa Matters

Strengthening farmer-managed seed systems for enhanced food sovereignty in East Africa

This collaborative effort is driven by the shared understanding that the ongoing loss of agro-biodiversity, exacerbated by climate change, poses a serious threat to food security across the region. IN an era where agriculture forms the backbone of global food security, seeds are the fundamental building blocks of life. The quality, availability, and diversity of seeds directly shape the…

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SeedCast App Launched to Transform Rice Seed Demand and Supply in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, In a pivotal moment for agricultural innovation, Patrick Ngwediagi, the Director General of the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), has officially launched SeedCast, a groundbreaking mobile app set to transform Tanzania’s rice seed market. The launch took place at the Rice Breeding Innovations Partners’ Annual Meeting in Dar es Salaam, gathering over 100 rice experts…

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