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S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

United States Activity Admin. Catholic Relief Services

S34D’s global experts in formal and informal seed systems, and humanitarian and resilience programming provide technical assistance that complement ongoing host government and USAID investments. S34D is unique in that we operate on the interface between these different systems. The Technical Assistance will address identified needs and gaps in the seed system to meet the agriculture-led inclusive economic growth objectives from the host government and USAID. S34D’s vision is improved choices for farmers to access quality seeds for resilient livelihoods. S34D’s goal is to improve the functioning of seed system through customized services to upgrade seed systems.

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What Are the Impacts of Emergency Seed Interventions?

Short-term interventions to provide seeds to farmers affected by disaster are a common response in emergency contexts. How impactful are they? Do they improve food security and enhance livelihoods? These...

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Catholic Relief Services

Feb 22, 2023

Agricultural Productivity

Aerial shot of Ethiopian river.

Study Links Ethiopia Forage Diet with Emission Reductions

The livestock sector in Ethiopia is characterized by low productivity due to inadequate supply of affordable high-quality animal feed year-round, with more acute gaps in the drought-prone regions of the...

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Catholic Relief Services

Feb 16, 2023

Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources

Two people stand ankle deep in a flooded field.

Examining Climate Change Effects on Small-Scale Agriculture

A collaboration between Catholic Relief Services and Oxfam Novib led to a field study in five countries to elaborate on climate change's effects on crop and seed production and coping...

BHRAMAR DEY

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Feb 14, 2023

Climate and Natural Resources

Woman’s hand with maize.

Gender and Youth-Inclusion in Financing of the Seed Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa

Some movement in reaching adult and young women with agriculture-focused financial services, but more is needed to ensure they can access and benefit equitably from seed-targeted financial services.

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Catholic Relief Services

Mar 17, 2022

Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade Gender

Ituze members peel cassava before it is processed at Feed the Future-funded drying facilities.

Can Informal Traders Drive Seed Security? A Case of Eastern DRC’s Bean and Cassava Business

Experience in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo suggests business options that may help grow businesses in a fragile state. Two seed supply models offer opportunities for men, women and...

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S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Catholic Relief Services

Feb 03, 2022

Markets and Trade

Mobile seed van in Ghana.

Existing and Potential Business Models on Last-Mile Delivery of Seed

A recent USAID report reviews and evaluates — in one place — all the available last-mile delivery options.

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Catholic Relief Services

Dec 22, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade

Forage

Adoption of Cultivated Forages and Potential Impact: the Case of Ethiopia

Cultivated forages in Ethiopia can increase production, lower costs, and address climate change emissions.

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

BHRAMAR DEY

Catholic Relief Services

Dec 13, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Markets and Trade Resilience

Uganda

Emergency Seed Interventions, Subsidies and the Formal Seed Sector

Seed relief disrupts private sector development: What are the alternatives?

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Catholic Relief Services

Dec 10, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade Resilience

Photo credit: César Chacón, Coordinador de Proyectos de Cáritas Zacapa

Lessons and Best Practices in Voucher versus Cash Transfer Modalities in Seed Fairs

Case studies from Nicaragua, Guatemala and Uganda suggest seed fairs are popular with farmers, with cash and vouchers both offering advantages that vary with the local context.

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Catholic Relief Services

Dec 09, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Climate and Natural Resources Markets and Trade

Opportunity International

Financing Potential of the Seed Sector in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania and Niger

Agricultural financing demands knowledge of local markets, stakeholders, and crop types to anticipate market pricing, availability of services and repayment capacity of agricultural clients.

S34D Feed the Future Global Supporting Seed Systems for Development

Catholic Relief Services

Dec 03, 2021

Agricultural Productivity Markets and Trade