IITA through PROSSIVA and Ministry of Agriculture moves to reposition yam in Nigeria Nigeria’s dominance in global yam production may soon translate into economic leadership, following a decisive National Yam Advocacy Summit convened by IITA–CGIAR under the PROSSIVA program in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture
PROSSIVA’s transition from research to reach: Scaling seed innovations for impact in Africa Vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs) such as cassava, yam, banana, and plantain are central to food security, livelihoods, and economic growth across Africa. Yet, limited access to quality, disease-free planting material
Stakeholders in Ghana engage on yam and banana seed system roadmaps The Program for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively Propagated Crops in Africa (PROSSIVA) aims to support agricultural development by conducting innovative research to make the seed systems of banana, cassava, sweet potato, and yam
PARTNERS REVIEW INNOVATION RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENTS FOR VEGETATIVELY PROPAGATED CROP SEED SYSTEMS AND PLAN FOR 2024 Following the first year of implementation, the Program for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively-propagated Crops in Africa (PROSSIVA) held its annual review and planning meeting from 12 to