PROSSIVA

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Innovations to overcome VPC Seed System Bottlenecks

PROSSIVA aims to conduct research and deliver innovations that will overcome seed system bottlenecks in target countries of Africa.

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Technological, Institutional and Marketing research on 4 VPC Seed systems in 5 African countries

PROSSIVA strives to deliver increased rates of varietal turnover and greater seed volumes of focus crops.

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About PROSSIVA

Program for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively Propagated Crops (VPCs) in Africa

PROSSIVA aims to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of VPC seed systems in target countries of Africa through conducting research and delivering innovations that will overcome seed system bottlenecks.

Innovations and Research

Cassava, Banana, Yam and Sweetpotato Seed Systems Research

Efficiency, productivity, and profitability

Enhancing the efficiency of VPC seed systems by overcoming bottlenecks

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PROSSIVA is being implemented by a diverse set of 25 partners, mostly based within the 5 target countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda).

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VPC Seed Researchers

Yam, Banana, Cassava and Sweet Potato Seed Systems Research

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IITA trains partners in high-quality banana seed production

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Stakeholders in Ghana engage on yam and banana seed system roadmaps

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IITA PROSSIVA-Yam project Launch Farmers Association at Irepodun, Jarija Branch, Akinyele Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State.

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29 May

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29 May

💥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.

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23 May

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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, ...

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26 Apr

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

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17 Apr

#PartnerSpotlight

@iitagoseedltd 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