A new project Embracing South-South Seed and Knowledge Sharing for Resilient Agroecosystems and Improved Livelihoods in South Sudan and Uganda is addressing the adverse effects of climate change, which exacerbate farming livelihood challenges arising from prolonged civil conflicts, large displacements, and refugee movements within South Sudan and Uganda.
The project targets 15,000-18,000 farmers reporting increase in the type of crops and adapted varieties they consume, 15,000-18,000 farmers accessing and adapting seed varieties of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) and Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench)
The project is led by the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)-Plant Genetic Resources Centre, Volunteer Efforts for Development Concerns (VEDCO) from Uganda. Directorate of Agricultural Research (DAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), College of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Juba, South Sudan, Seed and Biodiversity Research Organization (S-BRO) for South Sudan.
Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen University as international partners.