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 management of cassava seed farms/fields. Key training modules that they have undergone include, cassava agronomy, stem handling and management, varietal identification, quality control, diseases and pest identification and management and business basics. The modules were developed with inputs from technical specialists from ADP, CRS, IITA, NASC and NRCRI. Fields are prepared and managed in conformity with National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) improved seed certification requirements for cassava.Over 100 VSEs managed by CRS are currently multiplying Foundation seeds to produce Certified seeds for farmers in Benue its neighboring states. VSEs only offer for sale seeds harvested from cassava fields that have been certified evidenced by a certificate that guarantees their quality.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:Cassava Matters
http://www.cassavamatters.org/

Seed Tracker
http://seedtracker.org/cassava/