Seed production and capacity building

Niamey, Niger

Project description: The pilot establishes a municipal seed nursery in Kourtéré Samboro, Niamey to improve access to high-quality local seeds and strengthen urban agriculture. It targets urban producers, vulnerable groups, and consumers. Key partners include the City Hall, producer associations, and Rete Semi Rurali.

Main achievements so far:

• – The pilot has established a dedicated area for seed production that also serves as a training centre;
• – Urban producers have been trained in agroecological seed production and are now transferring these skills within their cooperatives;
• – A nursery management committee has also been created to plan the long-term sustainability of the initiative.