The CRS BASICS project team organized a one-day virtual dissemination event on June 24, 2020 to mark the end of BASICS. The virtual event was attended by over 200 participants
Month: April 2021
Nigeria Approves Five New Cassava Varieties for ReleaseNigeria Approves Five New Cassava Varieties for Release
The National Variety Release Committee has approved the release of five new varieties of cassava developed with support from NextGen Cassava. The names of the new varieties are Game-Changer, Hope,
Improved Cassava Varieties Receive New NamesImproved Cassava Varieties Receive New Names
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday 23rd September 2020 approved new names for 10 improved cassava varieties. This is to ensure easy identification and marketing of the varieties which
BASICS-II Onboards New Cassava Seed EntrepreneursBASICS-II Onboards New Cassava Seed Entrepreneurs
CRS BASICS-II onboarded 45 additional seed entrepreneurs in Benue State and 40 pioneer seed entrepreneurs in Kogi State in October 2020 following sensitization activities in both states. The seed entrepreneurs