ISSD Uganda

#ISSDUg implemented by @WUR contributes to a vibrant, pluralistic & market oriented seed sector. Providing access to affordable and quality seed of superior varieties to 300,000 smallholder farmers in #Uganda funded by @NLinUganda

#DidYouKnow that we are rehabilitating the phytosanitary laboratories at @MAAIF_Uganda Namalere offices which include the plant health and diagnostics laboratory, the fertilizer analytical laboratory, and the residue soil analysis laboratory. #AgricultureUg

This is why we are strong on promotion of Iron Rich Beans. @FrankTumwebazek

@narouganda @NaroKawanda @mbazardi @MukonoZardi @BulindiZ @ElongTina @jane_kugonza @NARO_NaCRRI Most of these varieties are reaching smallholder farmers through Quality Declared Seed produced by farmer led seed enterprises. Great work @narouganda for developing these nutrient dense beans rich in iron and zinc. they are doing wonders for farmers.

Micronutrient deficiencies, such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies, are a silent killer that mainly affects children below five years and women of childbearing age, causing serious health issues. To address this, @narouganda developed nutrient dense beans rich in iron & zinc.

It's nutritious, a good source of income and helps with soil conservation. A pumpkin. Learn about it's values and how to grow it. @newvisionwire @Johntugume @joekizza @BarbaraKaija @Penkunda harvestmoney.co.ug/?p=20373

Evidence of a successful market based approach. ... catalysing positive and sustained changes. crowding-in effect!!

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What are the real barriers to smallholder farmer's WTP for drought tolerant hybrid maize seed? @issd_uganda in partnership with @WUR through framed field experiment in Namutumba district, attempts to respond to this question in a broader perspective. follow us to learn more

From Farmer led Seed Enterprises producing and marketing Beans Quality Declared seed, Omutiima Gwa Ruhiira has transitioned to a real Beans value chain entrepreneurs attracting government and World Bank attention. Groomed by @issd_uganda in partnership with @narouganda

@gnuts_NaSARRI @kodnate @narouganda @naroholdings @dpmirembe @8TechConsults #Local Seed business model, through the less stringent Quality Declared Seed certification systems, offers an effective and sustainable channel to disseminate these Flagship Groundnut Varieties to smallholder farmers in Uganda. @gnuts_NaSARRI

The Flagship Groundnut Varieties in Uganda Click link for more: narogroundnut.org/publication/fl…

Today @MbaZARDI shares with #ISSD Sahel consortium members, their roles in the out-scaling of Local Seed Business methodology, a game changer in farmers' adoption of improved varieties of Beans in south western Uganda #QDS @issd_uganda

Happening now...ISSD Sahel, @Kyazanga Local Business group, Lwengo. Sharing experiences on Quality Declared Seed business model #seed sector transformation #Uganda. Proudly facilitated by @issd_uganda @issd_africa @IFDCNWAF @REACHinUganda

The new long rainy season is here. Book your Quality Seeds now from an entrusted source.

ISSD Sahel team in Uganda for a learning visit facilitated by ISSD Uganda. Sharing good practices and lessons learnt in about a decade long experiences in guiding seed sector development in Uganda and still counting...

Join us on this #CSW66 side event to explore the approaches that allow us to build climate resilience and help rural women become agents of change. 👉 bit.ly/csw-side-event

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We successfully tested the research protocol and tools for the framed field maize experiment ahead of time. Tools set ready for full data collection @WUR_WCDI @WUReconomic

Team's final review of the tools for Lab in field experiment for the maize research @WUReconomic @A1Mastenbroek

@A1Mastenbroek @crafteastafrica @ntvuganda @NLinUganda We are proud to associate with quality declared seed and the local seed businesses continued growth, made possible with funding from @NLinUganda

@crafteastafrica @ntvuganda @NLinUganda Great to see that the group continues to grow and market quality declared seed after @issd_uganda. Keep up the good seed business!

1/4 Celebrating Alito Joint Christian Farmers' Coop for being recognised on📺@ntvuganda's Seeds of Gold Program for producing & distributing quality declared seed to its membership that consists of over 14,500 small holder farmers Watch 👇 linkedin.com/posts/craft-ea… @NLinUganda