Seeds of success: new models for selection of best varieties by Zambian farmers
In Sub-Saharan Africa, climate change, depletion of natural resources and recurrent food insecurity require a paradigm change toward a more resilient agriculture. Plant breeding has an important role to play in this transition.
Fiche signalétique
- Département responsable Haute école des sciences agronomiques, forestières et alimentaires
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Institut
HAFL Institut Hugo P. Cecchini
Agronomie - Unité de recherche Agriculture internationale et développement rural
- Organisation d'encouragement Autres
- Durée (prévue) 01.07.2021 - 31.07.2024
- Responsable du projet Nathalie Oberson
- Direction du projet Nathalie Oberson
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Équipe du projet
Nathalie Oberson
Filippo Lechthaler - Partenaire KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA
Situation
The expected results of the research project are : 1. An effective and efficient participatory approach for large-scale variety testing and evaluation with farmers is available, assessed and validated. 2. The diversity of farmers’ preferences and needs for varieties of maize and sorghum is documented; and the most important selection criteria for female and male farmers are analyzed and better understood. 3. Farmers’ seed management is assessed for maize, sorghum and at least one legume crop. 4. Options for a sustainable, smallholder-inclusive, commercial seed business (with win-win situations for all stakeholders) are identified and assessed using model calculations and scenario analyses.
