Program Goal

To build an inclusive, robust seed sector by working with all seed systems and seed classes (including informal and formal systems). ISSD Uganda is the pioneer and has vast experience and expertise is the development of sustainable Local Seed Businesses (LSBs) that expand farmer access to quality seed, enhance smallholder productivity, and improve rural incomes.

Target Reach

• At least 60% of smallholder farmers access and use quality seed
• 1,000,000 smallholder farmers of which 625,000 are grouped into LSBs
• 25,000 Local Seed Businesses (LSBs)

• Development and professionalization of Local Seed Businesses
• Dissemination of climate-resilient varieties
• Promotion of Quality Declared Seed (QDS) use
• Productivity gains through quality seed use
• Market and policy systems strengthening