AVISA Project

The AVISA initiative comprises the most important dryland cereals (sorghum and pearl millet) and legume crops (groundnut, common bean and cowpea) in Africa.

[Esther Njuguna @EsNjuguna]

Very proud of the Tropical Legumes/AVISA team- congratulations @OjiewoC Dr Monyo @rajvarshney and the whole team from @AvisaProject @IITA_CGIAR @BiovIntCIAT_eng @ICRISAT

[Africa Food Prize @AfrFoodPrize]

We have a winner!

Congratulations to the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics @ICRISAT for winning the 2021 #AfricaFoodPrize!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

🎉Honored to receive the #AfricaFoodPrize2021 for our contribution towards food security in Africa via the @tropicallegumes project which raised both awareness and access of marginal farmers to seeds of improved varieties of #dryland legumes.
@AfrFoodPrize #AFP2021 #AGRF2021

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

The #AfricaFoodPrize2021 has definitely inspired us to make even greater efforts towards building resilient agri-food systems based on local agro-ecologies in #Africa. @AfrFoodPrize #AFP2021 #AGRF2021

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

@ICRISAT has been awarded the 2021 #AfricaFoodPrize2021 for tremendous work in improving food security. Thro' @tropicallegumes ICRISAT, @IITA_CGIAR & @BiovIntCIAT_eng developed over 266 improved legume varieties which have helped 25M+ smallholder farmers. https://t.co/qfnoc7ha4U

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

During 2020, we at @ICRISAT kept forging ahead with our agri research agenda in Asia and Africa, because now more than ever, we need to focus on strengthening food systems and agriculture in the global drylands. Read our #AnnualReport2020 on this link: https://t.co/piw2rlTiFg

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#4CAST developed by @ICRISAT , @BiovIntCIAT_esp , @IITA_CGIAR ) & @SyngentaFDN enables farmers’ access to new improved varieties by bridging the information gap about the varieties.
Get to know the functionalities & benefits of 4CAST on this video: https://t.co/BhKqyj9YCo

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

Starting in a few minutes!!

#webinar 👉 Socializing with the upgraded Digital Tools 4 Cataloging and Adopting Improved Seed Technologies (4 CAST)

When: TODAY- Aug 24, 2021. 17:30 HRS EAT
Register here: https://t.co/FYq7OLmzMK
Join us through this link: https://t.co/JuU0FMEHqN

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

#ICYMI
Our partners who are already using 4CAST feel that the tool is very useful in planning their seed production cycles.
Join us for the relaunch on 24 August 2021, 1730 EAT.
Register here: https://t.co/CY7d3K2qqk
#4CASTRelaunch #4CAST #AgriTech #Data4seeds

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

Why #4CAST
• Timely access to info
• Informs on variety xtics &
replacement needs
• Enables data review & proposes change 4 a crop
& country
• Enables planning 4 EGS

Launch: Aug 24. 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register: https://t.co/FYq7OLmzMK
Webinar: https://t.co/JuU0FMEHqN

[Rieta Seed Tanzania @RietaSeed]

@_PABRA works on 4 distinct areas to catalyse impact-oriented seed systems.

- It fosters the partnerships
- Evaluates diverse models of #seed #Production & #delivery
- Develops information crucial for making informed choices
- Shaping policy to benefit of smallholder farmers.

[ICRISAT @ICRISAT]

Data-driven #4CAST has been developed to support a complete planning lifecycle from creating a new demand-driven seed roadmap to a data-driven production plan.
Join us on 24 August 2021, 17:30 EAT.
Register👉🏾https://t.co/CY7d3K2qqk
#4CASTRelaunch #AgriTech #Data4seeds

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#webinar👇
Join us 4 the launch of #4CAST an online variety catalog & digital seed prdctn roadmap that provides info on new improved varieties, quality & seed availability.
When: TODAY- Aug 24, 17:30 HRS EAT
Register: https://t.co/FYq7OLmzMK
Webinar link: https://t.co/JuU0FMEHqN

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#4CAST Features:

Real time tracking of progress of the roadmap with the help of a reporting feature supported by an option to conduct various types of analytics.

Join us for the launch of 4CAST on Aug 24, 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: https://t.co/FYq7OL4Yoa
#agritech

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#4CAST Features:
On the 4CAST platform, private partners like seed companies can create their own private catalogue & seed roadmap.
We invite you to the launch of 4CAST on Aug 24, 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here. https://t.co/FYq7OL4Yoa

#4CASTLaunch #agritech #Data4seeds

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#4CAST Features:
User Friendly: 4CAST is customizable, dynamic, easy to use & gives a comprehensive dashboard for an overall view of progress for all seed roadmaps.

The launch: August 24, 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: https://t.co/FYq7OLmzMK
#agritech #Data4seeds

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#4CAST Features:
Data Driven: #4CAST supports complete planning lifecycle which includes creating a new demand-driven seed roadmap & data-driven production plan 4 specific crop variety.

Join the launch: Aug 24. 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: https://t.co/FYq7OL4Yoa
#agritech

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#4CAST Features
Digital workflow: Open access 4 variety catalog & login based access for seed roadmap planners. The login based access provides greater security & protection of data.

To learn more Join us on Aug 24, 2021, 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: https://t.co/FYq7OL4Yoa

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#Webinar
Join us for the official launch of #4CAST, an online variety catalog & digital seed production roadmap, which provides info on new improved varieties, quality & availability of seeds.

The launch: Aug 24, 2021. 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register here: https://t.co/FYq7OLmzMK

[AVISA Project @AvisaProject]

#webinaralert : Socializing with the upgraded Digital Tools 4 cataloging and Adopting Improved Seed Technologies (4 CAST)

Learn more about #4CAST, its functionalities & uses during the launch webinar on Aug 24, 2021; 17:30 HRS EAT.
Register: https://t.co/FYq7OLmzMK

#Data4seeds