CRS led Component 3 of BASICS-II project collaborated with Component 5 led by IITA to build the capacities of CSEs in the use of the novel SeedTracker app in the
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Market Day PromotionsMarket Day Promotions
CRS working with the Seed Entrepreneur Networks in Benue and Kogi States organized Market Day Promotions across various locations in Benue and Kogi states in July/August 2022 to step up
Final Field Certification ExerciseFinal Field Certification Exercise
More than 95% of fields established in 2021 have been inspected by NASC. The pass rate for fields inspected is about 95%. Plans have been made for inspection of the
Stepdown Trainings in Benue and Kogi StatesStepdown Trainings in Benue and Kogi States
CRS provided mentoring for CSEs and SENs in both Benue and Kogi States in form of support and guidance during step-down trainings in Basic Cassava Agronomy, Cassava Variety Identification, Disease
End of Project Dissemination Event for BASICS.End of Project Dissemination Event for BASICS.
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
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
VILLAGE SEED ENTREPRENEURS (VSES)VILLAGE SEED ENTREPRENEURS (VSES)
The VSEs Village Seed Entrepreneurs (VSEs) otherwise known as Seed Entrepreneurs are experienced cassava farmers who have been trained in the good agricultural and business practices for the establishment and