HarvestPlus invites you to a webinar discussing lessons learned releasing and commercializing iron pearl millet in Nigeria.  The “Accelerated Release and Commercialization of New Seed Varieties in Nigeria” webinar will be held on 30 July 2024, 12-1:30 WAT.

The webinar will share successes of the model that was implemented as part of the UK Aid funded project implemented in Kaduna, Kano, Gombe and Jigawa States in Nigeria under the Propcom+ program. It will be an opportunity to discuss challenges and lessons learned increasing equitable access to and adoption of new climate-smart and nutrition-smart crop varieties in Nigeria.

Speakers:

You’re invited to participate in a Q&A following a panel discussion with speakers representing state government, rural development authorities and initiatives, and private sector seed companies.