Enugu Final Report On Integrated Pest Management Plan For Rice, Poultry, Aquaculture, Cashew And Cassava

The Enugu State Government through the Federal Government of Nigeria received a credit from the International Development Association (herein referred to as IDA Bank) to implement the Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project. The project concept is robustly conceptualised to transform small subsistence farmersā€˜ production system (farming 1-5 ha) into a market-oriented agricultural undertaking. It is also designed to support middle size farmers (5-10 ha) through addressing the constraints that hinder their effective participation in the value chains.

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Training Module on Commercial Seed Production for Identified and Registered APPEALS Farmers in Kano State

Seed types are Breeder, Foundation, Registered and Certified seeds. Seed certification is then a quality assurance system whereby seed intended for marketing is subject to official control and inspection. The objectives of seed certification are to ensure genetical identity of a variety, to ensure high degree of physical purity, to ensure freedom from all designation seed borne disease, weeds and other crop seeds.

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