@issd_uganda

Integrated Seed Sector Development Uganda Programme

 Uganda
issduganda.org
Joined December 2014
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#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
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#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
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This is why we are strong on promotion of Iron Rich Beans. @FrankTumwebazek
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Replying to @narouganda @NaroKawanda @mbazardi @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.
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ISSD Uganda retweeted
NARO Uganda
@narouganda30 Mar 2022
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.
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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
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Evidence of a successful market based approach. ... catalysing positive and sustained changes. crowding-in effect!!
ISSD Uganda@issd_uganda28 Mar 2022
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
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The season is here! Here's what you need to consider to select the right Enterprise for you; 1. Profitability: Do a cost benefit analysis for the candidate enterprises. 2. Capital Requirements: Analyse costs to be incurred and whether you have the resources.
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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
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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
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The Flagship Groundnut Varieties in Uganda Click link for more: narogroundnut.org/publicatio…
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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
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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
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The new long rainy season is here. Book your Quality Seeds now from an entrusted source.
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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...
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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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For agriculture to be sustainable, new approaches in seed systems ought to transit from conservation towards resilience. ◦•●◉✿ Apply now ✿◉●•◦ to get the insights from peers and experts. 🅳🅴🅰🅳🅻🅸🅽🅴 22 🅼🅰🆁🅲🅷 bit.ly/3tC1Nkr
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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
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Team's final review of the tools for Lab in field experiment for the maize research @WUReconomic @A1Mastenbroek
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Replying to @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!
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ISSD Uganda retweeted
IFDC Uganda@IFDCUganda15 Sep 2021
#HAPPENING #TODAY: Join @IFDCnews and partners for an online webinar sharing the achievements and lessons learned from the REACH #Uganda Project, #today at 2:00pm EAT (11:00am UTC). Register to attend at the link here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… @NLinUganda @MAAIF_Uganda @Cardno
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