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
Seed systems play an important role in food security and agricultural productivity. However, the subsector faces several challenges, including limited access to quality seeds, seed market monopolization, a lack of seed diversity, and climate change. As part of efforts to solve the challenges
IITA PROSSIVA-Yam project Launch Farmers Association at Irepodun, Jarija Branch, Akinyele Local Government Area (LGA), Oyo State. IITA PROSSIVA project, a key player in promoting seed delivery to rural communities, recently launch, Irepodun Farmers’ Association, Jarija Branch, within the Akinyele Local Government
Collaborative Effort Targets Yam Viruses in Nigeria: CSIR Crops Research Institute and IITA PROSSIVA Join Forces In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) has partnered with IITA–CGIAR PROSSIVA project to