Uganda Seed Value Chain Capacity Building for Key Vegetable Crops Project
The VegeSeed project aligns with the goals set by the Government of Uganda as it consists of measures enshrined in the NDP III Program of Agro-Industrialization (AGI) to improve agriculture research, among which include rehabilitation of research infrastructure, capacity building of staff, strengthening of research standards, and increasing linkage amongst research institutions.
The Project aims to laying the foundation for the mid-to-long-term development of new vegetable varieties in Uganda, strengthen the certification system, and disseminating certified seeds for five (5) vegetable crops; Nakati, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage, and Chili pepper by establishment of infrastructure for vegetable breeding and certification, and empowerment of human resource capacity; establishment of infrastructure for certified vegetable seed production and building of farmers’ capacity; and improvement of distribution, dissemination, and farmers’ awareness of certified seeds.
The implementing institutions include the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) as the lead implementing partner, and will support various members involved in seed system Value chain including National Seed Certification Services (NSCS) under Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).
The project is supported by the Korean Government through Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and executed under KOICA in alongside a consortium of organizations, including Good Neighbors International (GNI), and the Korea Environment Agricultural Development Institute (KEADI) from 2022 ~ 2029. will directly benefit 200 farmer households in the Parish Development Model as well as over 800 research.