In order to develop job opportunities for women and young people in the seed value chain for their social and economic empowerment, the national coordination of the West African Food System Resilience Programme (PRSA) in Niger organised training sessions in the regions of Tillabéry and Tahoua from 27 July to 02 August 2023 for 68 stakeholders in the seed value chain.
These training sessions, facilitated by CORAF, aim to contribute to the scaling up of drought-resistant quality seeds to meet the very high demand for quality seeds in Niger.
Over the course of 3 days, participants learned more about seed regulations in Niger, the seed production process in Niger and related administrative documents, technical standards for producing cowpea, onion and rice seed, technical and agronomic aspects and crop protection.
In addition, these sessions have helped to build the capacity of women's and young people's farming businesses in the multiplication, marketing and management of seed companies, with a view to increasing the supply of quality seed in the communes where the PRSA Niger is active, and women's and young people's entrepreneurship in the seed sector.
