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Innovating for vegetatively propagated crops to strengthen seed systems and deliver quality seeds to farmers across Africa🌍
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For many farmers in Africa, crops like banana, plantain, cassava, sweet potato, and yam are more than just food, they are a way of life. However, without access to quality, disease-free planting materials, growing these crops remains a challenge.

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💥Exciting updates for Yam growers in Nigeria!

In 2024, #IITA & partners (under #PROSSIVA) tested certified #yam #seeds in Benue, Nigeria—and the results?

✅ Healthier crops
✅ Higher yields
✅ Bigger harvests

Check flyer for certified seed yam producers in your area.
May 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
📗http://bit.ly/IITA_LBC

Under the yam component of the PROSSIVA project, lead scientists Dr. B.A. Aighewi and team have worked extensively to address the persistent shortage of #quality #seedyam, through the Leaf-Bud Cutting (LBC) technology, ...
May 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today, we celebrate the true beginning of agriculture — seeds!

At #PROSSIVA, we're strengthening seed systems for vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs), ensuring farmers get quality seeds for bigger harvests and better livelihoods.

#InternationalSeedsDay #SeedQuality #SeedSystem
April 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#PartnerSpotlight

IITA GoSeed bridges the gap between research and markets by producing & marketing early-generation seeds.

Under #PROSSIVA, they're strengthening yam #seedsystems in Oyo, Edo & Benue states through improved distribution models.

#seedquality #seedinnovation
April 18, 2025 at 5:40 AM
For many farmers in Africa, crops like banana, plantain, cassava, sweet potato, and yam are more than just food, they are a way of life. However, without access to quality, disease-free planting materials, growing these crops remains a challenge.

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March 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM