How can seed certification revolutionize agriculture in Africa? Marcel Bruins interviews Aurelia Nicault, Programme Officer from the Trade and Agriculture Directorate at OECD, to discuss an exciting new project aimed at boosting Africa’s capacity for seed certification. With the support of the G7 countries, this initiative aims to strengthen food security, enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, and create more resilient agricultural systems across Africa.
Aurelia breaks down the project phases, including the “Train the Trainers” approach, digitalization of training materials, and the importance of public-private partnerships.
Discover how this initiative will pave the way for quality seed production, reduced fraud, and long-term sustainability for African agriculture.
If you would like to know more about the OECD Seed Schemes and the recent G7 Initiative, please see here: https://www.oecd.org/en/topics/sub-is
