Archive for October 2014

It's the seed that has the money

2 October 2014 From Swaziland to Zimbabwe, in this hostile climate environment that has brought drought to many, seed production seems to be the way to go. International organisations have targeted women to ...

Revamped Irrigation scheme benefits Zimbabwe's smallholder farmers

2 October 2014 With erratic rainfall, irrigation remains critical in boosting the sector. This project comes as a solution to the problem. Dr. William Shereni, Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, ...

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About the Seeds and Markets Project

The Seeds and Markets Project (SAMP), funded by Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) and being implemented by GRM International in selected areas of Zimbabwe, Swaziland. The project started in October 2010 and is piloting a range of ‘market based’ interventions which aim at providing key lessons to guide improved policy and seed security strategies for different stakeholders in Southern Africa.

These markets for the poor (M4P) interventions include: contract farming, agro-dealer strengthening, community seed production and seed fares which are designed to facilitate private sector engagement in small holder farming.

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