IITA Distributes 58 Tons of Improved Seeds to Nigerian Farmers

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture SARD-SC project, the wheat component has mobilized a fast –track seed multiplication program and distributed 58 tons of improved seeds that have been grown over 500 hectares of wheat areas in six sites across two states in Nigeria within two years of operation.

The IITA/SARD-SC Project coordinator, Dr Chrys Ake added that both Kano and Borno State were participating in the project with over 1600 Nigerian farmers.

According to him, the IITA\SARD-SC wheat initiative is pursuing similar activities in another 11 countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

He said the project is funded by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) and its focus is on raising the productivity and profitability of four commodities: cassava, maize, rice, and wheat to enhance the fortunes of Africa.