The 4th ARPM took place at Bolton White Hotels, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, from the 18th to 21st February 2020. The meeting was attended by 60 Scientists, Seed Entrepreneurs, Agribusiness consultants, and civil servants from Nigeria and Ghana. The ARPM was officially opened with the keynote speech from the FMARD, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, who was represented by Mrs. Karima …
Agric Ministry: Nigeria cannot meet seed yam demand; calls for adoption of technologies to revive sector
At the 4th Annual Progress Review and Planning Meeting (ARPM) of the second phase of the Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA-II) project, the honorable Federal Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Alhaji Sabo Nanono represented by Mrs. Karima Babangida, Director, Federal Department of Agricultural (FDA) in her keynote address to the project stated …
When yam makes a family happy: an early adopter is reaping the benefits of YIIFSWA promoted improved varieties
Beaming with pride, Chief Joshua Ojedele showed off his 2-hectare yam field cultivated from improved varieties that he got from the Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA) project. His field was lush green with healthy foliage, indicative of a promising harvest. All the mounds planted with yam had at least one plant with tubers. Chief …
COVID19 – Work in shifts, researchers advise yam seed producers and farmers
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, governments all over the world have instituted specific measures such as physical distancing and staying at home. Unfortunately, for farmers, time is of the essence since the rainy season is here and it will soon end, – whether we are facing a pandemic or not. For farmers, the rains mean they must be in their …
YIIFSWA-II trains National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) on utilizing Temporary Immersion Bioreactor System (TIBS) for production of breeder planting materials to boost Early Generation Seed (EGS) supply in Ghana and Nigeria.
Development of the yam production system in West Africa has been hampered by the inadequate availability of quality seed yam tubers of improved varieties. To address this gap, the second phase of the Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security (YIIFSWA-II) project is intensifying efforts for the establishment of the formal seed system for yam in Nigeria and Ghana. This …
YIIFSWA-II showcase performance of seed yam tubers from HRPTs at NASC’s Seed Connect conference 2019
The Yam improvement for income and food security in West Africa (YIIFSWA-II) project participated from 15th to 16th April 2019 in Abuja at the Seed Connect conference hosted by the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) to promote and showcase the performance of the technologies developed by the project for quality seed production of improved yam varieties. At the opening of …
YIIFSWA-II trains Nigerian seed companies’ trainers on ware yam production using Good Agronomic Practices (GAP)
The yam production system in Nigeria is experiencing a renaissance with the production of quality seed yam tubers of improved varieties using High Ratio Propagation Technologies (HRPTs), which were developed and are being promoted by the Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA-II). As seed companies gear up for full-scale production, creating the demand for quality …
YIIFSWA-II at the 43rd National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) Meeting in Umuahia, Abia state
To increase the visibility of yam and promote the current research and development achievements of the Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa (YIIFSWA-II) at national policy level in Nigeria, the project yam advocates and champions affiliated participated together with other project members in the 43rd National Council on Agriculture and Rural Development (NCARD) meeting held at …
YIIFSWA-II Newsletter – Issue 01 (August 2017)
Welcome to the first Issue of the newsletter for the Yam Improvement for Income and Food Security in West Africa Phase 2 project (YIIFSWAII). We produce a newsletter on a bi-annual basis, sharing progress. The objective is to provide you with key information regarding the development of the formal seed yam system in Nigeria and Ghana. Download newsletter
YIIFSWA-II Field Day: harvest of seed yam tuber from one node vine cuttings
Last October, YIIFSWA planted 4000 aeroponics one node vine cuttings and will be harvesting them today as foundation seed tubers. Farmers from all over Oyo state have been invited to witness the harvest of these seed tubers and validate the yield potential of aeroponics one node vine cuttings. Date: Tuesday, 2nd May 2017 Time: 10:00 am Venue: BS1 (field plot), …
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