Top Tweets for #SeedRoadMap
Speaking at the ongoing #ZimbabweSeedBusinessSummit, Dr @InnocentMus Chief Ag Tech Officer & TAAT Coordinator at the @AfDB_Group delivered a powerful message on the financial execution needed to back Zimbabwe’s 5-Year #SeedRoadmap.
He underscored that robust, well-regulated seed systems are the ultimate antidote to climate shocks and rising food import bills.
📌 Key Strategic Takeaways:
🟢 The Impact Blueprint: Through the African Emergency Food Production Facility (#AEFPF), an AfDB facility rapidly transitioned over 100,000 Zimbabwean farmers to certified, high-yield seeds and fertilizers to shield against global supply chain shocks.
🟢 Digital Input Governance: A major highlight is Zimbabwe's pioneering use of secure ICT and digital platforms for input distribution. By embedding digital traceability, the country drastically enhanced transparency and minimized leakage—creating a gold standard that the AfDB is now encouraging other Regional Member Countries (#RMCs) to replicate.
🟢 The TAAT Engine: As the principal delivery platform for the Bank’s #FeedAfrica strategy, TAAT and partners have successfully unlocked 76,000+ metric tons of foundation and certified seed across the continent, reaching over 25 million smallholders.
🟢 Driving Agribusiness Wealth: The ongoing formulation of Zimbabwe’s 5-Year Seed Roadmap will crowd in private enterprises, lower local production costs, and position the nation as a completely self-reliant agribusiness hub.
#ZimbabweSeedSummit #AgriculturalTransformation #SeedSystems #Agribusiness #PublicPrivatePartnerships #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica #Scale4Impact
@AfDB_Group @Groupe_AfDB @GatesAfrica
@CGIAR @CGIARScaling @IITA_CGIAR
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@NewsDayZimbabwe @ZiFMStereo
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@farmshopZW @SeedCoZimbabwe @PrimeSeedco
@FarmersAfric
@ZimTradeAlerts
@MarichoMedia
🌍 A pivotal milestone for Zimbabwe’s agricultural landscape as Professor Dr Obert Jiri, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Zim, officially opened the landmark #ZimbabweSeedBusinessSummit #SeedRoadmap Workshop.
As the #ZimbabweSeedBusinessSummit and #SeedRoadmap Workshop progresses, global development partners are spotlighting the specific technological breakthroughs needed to unlock the next level of agricultural productivity.
Dr Lawrence Kent, Senior Program Officer at the @gatesfoundation, addressed the summit, commending Zimbabwe for building one of the most robust, public-private-driven seed systems on the African continent—particularly in hybrid maize. However, his core message was a powerful call to action: celebrate the progress, but never sit still.
📌 Key Strategic Insights from the Gates Foundation:
📈 Advanced Genetics: Kent spotlighted revolutionary Seed Production Technology (#SPT). By utilizing female lines that do not produce pollen, SPT completely eliminates labor-intensive manual detasseling—radically driving down seed production costs while securing higher genetic quality and yield.
📈 Diversifying the Portfolio: While Zimbabwe is a regional leader in hybrid maize, he challenged commodity working groups to scale these same genetic and hybridization benefits to under-resourced crops like sorghum and millets, which are critical for climate resilience.
📈 Equitable Delivery & The #Clearinghouse: A robust seed system must deliver technologies to all tiers of farming. He highlighted Zimbabwe’s partnership with the #TAAT as a vital mechanism for matching global scientific innovations with national frameworks to get climate-smart, nutritious varieties into the hands of smallholders.
"We encourage you to continue to make progress in these technological and institutional ways. Improved seeds must be made available to all farmers in Zimbabwe, so smallholders can fully benefit."
#ZimbabweSeedSummit #AgriculturalTransformation #SeedSystems #Agribusiness #PublicPrivatePartnerships #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica #Scale4Impact
@AfDB_Group @Groupe_AfDB @GatesAfrica
@CGIAR @CGIARScaling @IITA_CGIAR
@MoLAFWRD_Zim @HeraldZimbabwe @NewsDayZimbabwe @ZiFMStereo @BusinessTimesZW @ZiFMStereoNews
@ZBCNewsonline @ChronicleZim
@SundayMailZim @farmshopZW @SeedCoZimbabwe
@PrimeSeedco @FarmersAfric @ZimTradeAlerts
Speaking at the ongoing #ZimbabweSeedBusinessSummit, Dr @eyunati, Head of #TAATClearinghouse outlined the Ultimate Objective:
"This isn't just a policy discussion—the 5-Year #SeedRoadmap is designed to serve as an official, bankable investment document for Zimbabwe."
By mirroring successful TAAT-supported roadmaps presided over by Ministries in other African countires (like Sierra Leone and Liberia - where recent roundtables have successfully mobilized millions in capital), this blueprint will directly convene public and private partners to crowd in large-scale capital for Zimbabwe’s agribusiness ecosystem.
The commodity working groups are hard at work this week to transition Zimbabwe's agricultural sector into a self-sustaining commercial engine!
Read the full strategic breakdown: https://t.co/7NX1a2ANy3
#ZimbabweSeedSummit #AgriculturalTransformation #SeedSystems #FoodSovereignty #PublicPrivatePartnership #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica #Scale4Impact
@AfDB_Group @Groupe_AfDB @gatesfoundation
@GatesAfrica @CGIAR @CGIARScaling @IITA_CGIAR
@MoLAFWRD_Zim @HeraldZimbabwe @NewsDayZimbabwe @ZiFMStereo @BusinessTimesZW @ZiFMStereoNews
@ZBCNewsonline @ChronicleZim @SundayMailZim
@farmshopZW @SeedCoZimbabwe @PrimeSeedco
@FarmersAfric @ZimTradeAlerts
🌍 Engineering Zimbabwe's Agricultural Transformation!
Today, Professor Dr Obert Jiri, Permanent Secretary for @MAMWRD_Zim, officially opened the #ZimbabweSeedBusinessSummit & #SeedRoadmap Workshop.
The mandate? In partnership, move past theory & engineer a bankable seed blueprint by May 21st!
Read on: https://t.co/J3y6H7JemY
#ZimbabweSeedSummit #AgriculturalTransformation #SeedSystems #FoodSovereignty #PublicPrivatePartnership #TAATCompacts #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica #Scale4Impact
@AfDB_Group @Groupe_AfDB @gatesfoundation
@GatesAfrica @CGIAR @CGIARScaling
@IITA_CGIAR @MoLAFWRD_Zim @HeraldZimbabwe
@NewsDayZimbabwe @ZiFMStereo @BusinessTimesZW @ZiFMStereoNews
@ZBCNewsonline @ChronicleZim @SundayMailZim
@farmshopZW @SeedCoZimbabwe @PrimeSeedco
@FarmersAfric @ZimTradeAlerts
🌱 Speaking at the #ZimbabweSeedBusinessSummit & #SeedRoadmap Workshop, Dr Dumisani Kutwayo, Chief Director- Directorate of Research, Education and Specialist Services, emphasized the urgent need for a modern, accessible, and climate-smart seed system to drive food sovereignty, productivity, and agricultural transformation.
The Summit is bringing together government, researchers, seed companies, financial institutions, agrochemical companies, and farmers to help shape Zimbabwe’s five-year #NationalSeedRoadmap and Investment Plan.
#ZimSeedSummit #SeedSystems #FoodSecurity #PublicPrivatePartnership #FeedAfrica #EngageTAAT #Scale4Impact
@AfDB_Group @Groupe_AfDB @gatesfoundation
@GatesAfrica @CGIAR @CGIARScaling
@IITA_CGIAR @MoLAFWRD_Zim @HeraldZimbabwe
@NewsDayZimbabwe @ZiFMStereo @BusinessTimesZW @ZiFMStereoNews
@ZBCNewsonline @ChronicleZim @SundayMailZim
@farmshopZW @SeedCoZimbabwe @PrimeSeedco
@FarmersAfric @ZimTradeAlerts
Tomorrow begins the #Zimbabwe National #SeedBusinessSummit & #SeedRoadmap Workshop in Harare. Stakeholders from across Africa will gather to strengthen seed systems and advance agricultural transformation.
#ZimSeedSummit #EngageTAAT to #FeedAfrica #EngageTAAT to #Scale4Impact
@A@AfDB_Group @Groupe_AfDB @gatesfoundation
@GatesAfrica @CGIAR @CGIARScaling
@IITA_CGIAR @MoLAFWRD_Zim @HeraldZimbabwe
@NewsDayZimbabwe @ZiFMStereo @BusinessTimesZW @ZiFMStereoNews
@ZBCNewsonline @ChronicleZim @SundayMailZim
@farmshopZW @SeedCoZimbabwe @PrimeSeedco
@FarmersAfric @ZimTradeAlerts
🌱 5 DAYS TO GO! #Zimbabwe will host the #NationalSeedBusinessSummit & #SeedRoadmap Workshop from 19–21 May 2026 in Harare under the theme: “Strengthening Seed Systems for Agricultural Transformation. “The future of food security starts with quality seed.
#ZimSeedSummit #EngageTAAT to #FeedAfrica #EngageTAAT to #Scale4Impact
@AfDB_Group @Groupe_AfDB @gatesfoundation
@GatesAfrica @CGIAR @CGIARScaling @IITA_CGIAR @MoLAFWRD_Zim @HeraldZimbabwe @NewsDayZimbabwe @ZiFMStereo @BusinessTimesZW
@ZiFMStereoNews @ZBCNewsonline @ChronicleZim @SundayMailZW @farmshopZW @SeedCoZimbabwe @PrimeSeedco @FarmersAfric @ZimTradeAlerts
Advancing Kenya’s #SeedSystems for Sweet Potato & Potato! 🌱🥔🍠
#TAAT, through the #OFSP Compact led by @Cipotato, is hosting a #SeedRoadmap #Writeshop (Feb 11–12) in #Kenya. This builds on the Dec 2024 Eldoret workshop as we gear up for the Kenya Seed Roadmap validation later this month.
💡 Stronger seed systems = stronger food systems! 📜 Stay tuned.
#TAATinKenya #AgricultureInnovation #SeedSystemTransformation #FeedAfrica
@AfDB_Group @GatesAfrica @kilimoKE @aatfafrica @KephisKe @techkilimoworld @d_yarama36177 @RachelMulangala @welissaNTH
"With this #SeedRoadMap in place, thanks to #TAAT and partners, #CôteDIvoire is now on the sure path to #FoodSystems transformation - @eyunati #FeedAfrica #EngageTAAT @AfDB_Group @Presidenceci @AfricaRice
🌍 #TAATinCameroon: Agricultural experts from various institutions in #Cameroon and #Africa are developing a #SeedRoadMap to enhance agricultural productivity. The workshop started on May 28 at the IITA campus in #Yaounde, partners with @IRADCameroun, @aatfafrica, @BiovIntCIAT_eng , @AfricaRice, @TASAIndex, and @WorldVegCenter .
👉Click here for more details: https://t.co/rxbOJhqRe5
#SeedSystemsDevelopment #Agriculture #Technology #Partnerships #EngageTAAT #FeedAfrica
Our #Digital #SeedCatalogue and Digital #SeedRoadmap tools have adorned a new avatar 4CAST - a move towards decentralising the platform and information access to partners.The improved version is based on constant feedback and engagement with the users of #seed systems in #Africa.
"Through #4CAST, timely planning is achievable and @ASARECA is ready to popularize the tool within Eastern and Central Africa."
Read all about this new tool 4CAST here: https://t.co/4V9FgaxT18
@CORAFNews @OjiewoC @SNag_
#impactevaluation discussions with #seedgrowers of #ayeyarwady region in #myanmar for the #RSSD project implemented by #Welthungerhilfe and #WCDI and funded by #LIFT at #pathein . This is a part of the preparation of the #learningquestions and #seedroadmap
2nd day of the Enabling access to quality seeds through #Digital Seed Catalogue and #SeedRoadmap workshop in Accra-#Ghana organized by #ICRISAT through #AVISAProject. Participants learn to know the Seed Roadmap platform. Pratical session all the day. @ihubICRISAT @ICRISAT @SNag_
Important #seeddata at one click: #ICRISAT's digital seed catalog and seed roadmap tool is a sure #clickbait. https://t.co/7020p0M3nM #BigDatainAg #agriculture #R4D #ICRISAT_News
Now, get critical #seed #data in one click, with @ICRISAT's digital seed ‘catalog’ and seed ‘roadmap’ tool: https://t.co/yxFdpRZ93A #BigDatainAg #agriculture @CGIAR_Data
Video report of the TV group Africable TV, a pan-African television channel from Mali on Seed Roadmap workshop held in #Mali from 11 to 12 December 2018. @ICRISATihub #HOPEII #TLIII @ICRISAT @SNag_ #SeedRoadmap @OjiewoC @tropicallegumes https://t.co/GTCeQEly40
Another useful link about an article from the national press on Seed Roadmap workshop held last December here in #Mali. #SeedRoadmap #HOPEII @tropicallegumes @ihubICRISAT @SNag_ https://t.co/BSJhBCiK8X
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