Geoffrey Otim

crop patholpgist: with a passion in seed systems, variety development&adoption, positive selections farmer action, seed policy env't & trainings

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

I congratulate the Makerere University students for winning the Huawei ICT Competition for Sub Saharan Africa having beaten 19 Countries & 36 teams. I call upon you to use these skills to innovate and create jobs for yourselves & others & wish you luck in the global competitions.

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

High-yielding, resilient, heat- and drought-adapted crop varieties can help mitigate rising grain prices!

Read more from @ICARDA: https://t.co/Dy8zuHAHis

@giz_gmbh @theGRDC @GLDC_CGIAR #OneCGIAR

[NARO Uganda @narouganda]

Happening Now #Gulu: DINU-Chase Year 2 project review & planning meeting. We are taking stock of the achievements thus far and strategizing for the future! With @SolidaridadECA, @SAA_africa @OPMUganda @EUinUG, @LIRA_UNIVERSITY, @Muni_University, @agrenesexports

[Geoffrey Otim @GeoffreyOtim1]

@narouganda @NaroKawanda @mbazardi @MukonoZardi @BulindiZ @ElongTina @jane_kugonza @NARO_NaCRRI Most of these varieties are reaching smallholder farmers through Quality Declared Seed produced by farmer led seed enterprises. Great work @narouganda for developing these nutrient dense beans rich in iron and zinc. they are doing wonders for farmers.

[NARO Uganda @narouganda]

Micronutrient deficiencies, such as vitamin and mineral deficiencies, are a silent killer that mainly affects children below five years and women of childbearing age, causing serious health issues.

To address this, @narouganda developed nutrient dense beans rich in iron & zinc.

[ISSD Uganda @issd_uganda]

ISSD Sahel team in Uganda for a learning visit facilitated by ISSD Uganda. Sharing good practices and lessons learnt in about a decade long experiences in guiding seed sector development in Uganda and still counting...

[NARO Groundnut - Uganda @gnuts_NaSARRI]

The new long rainy season is here. Book your Quality Seeds now from an entrusted source.

[NARO Groundnut - Uganda @gnuts_NaSARRI]

The Flagship Groundnut Varieties in Uganda
Click link for more: https://t.co/CZ2HrxN6m4

[ISSD Uganda @issd_uganda]

What are the real barriers to smallholder farmer's WTP for drought tolerant hybrid maize seed? @issd_uganda in partnership with @WUR through framed field experiment in Namutumba district, attempts to respond to this question in a broader perspective. follow us to learn more

[ISSD Uganda @issd_uganda]

From Farmer led Seed Enterprises producing and marketing Beans Quality Declared seed, Omutiima Gwa Ruhiira has transitioned to a real Beans value chain entrepreneurs attracting government and World Bank attention. Groomed by @issd_uganda in partnership with @narouganda

[Geoffrey Otim @GeoffreyOtim1]

@issd_uganda @kyazanga @issd_africa @IFDCNWAF @REACHinUganda Happy too see the QDS business model continue to bridge gaps in quality seed access by smallholder farmers in Uganda, and also now a learning opportunity for other Sub Saharan African countries advocating for seed sector transformation. Proudly implemented by @issd_uganda

[ISSD Uganda @issd_uganda]

Happening now...ISSD Sahel, @Kyazanga Local Business group, Lwengo. Sharing experiences on Quality Declared Seed business model #seed sector transformation #Uganda. Proudly facilitated by @issd_uganda @issd_africa @IFDCNWAF @REACHinUganda

[ISSD Uganda @issd_uganda]

Team's final review of the tools for Lab in field experiment for the maize research @WUReconomic @A1Mastenbroek

[Benius Tukahirwa @BenTukahirwa]

This actually not a strange weed to the region! It has been around and @MAAIF_Uganda @Charlie_Kemi @solomonkalema1 @gladys_kajura has done a lot to create awareness on its control and preventing spread across the country.

[International Fund for Agricultural Development @IFAD]

Investing in small-scale farmers means investing in a brighter future of food.

[Ariong Moses @ariongm]

Launched a classroom block and teachers office constructed with contributions from DHL Volunteers out of their pockets. Its possible to build this country if we commit to it! #Uganda @TEACH4UG @TeachForAll @ChildFundUganda @babbrenda #EducationNationale #Makerere

[Dr. Astrid Mastenbroek @A1Mastenbroek]

@crafteastafrica @ntvuganda @NLinUganda Great to see that the group continues to grow and market quality declared seed after @issd_uganda. Keep up the good seed business!

[Dr. Astrid Mastenbroek @A1Mastenbroek]

Great session. Thank you for listening. Reflections are welcome!

[Dr. Astrid Mastenbroek @A1Mastenbroek]

@GeoffreyOtim1, Dr Ntare and myself are exited to have this paper published. It provides a good overview of the Quality Declared Seed class in Uganda introduced by @MAAIF_Uganda with support from @issd_uganda team