The CROPS4HD project puts a strong focus on integrating the gender dimension into all its activities. In a testimonial collected in Chad’s Mayo-Kebbi Ouest Province, one farmer shares her perspectives on women’s essential role in promoting food security.
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Fonio Day in Niger
On February 24, 2025, Fonio Day was held, organized by SWISSAID Niger. This event, which generated considerable interest in NUS in Niger, took place within the framework of the SAHEL (Agriculture, Hydraulics, Environment and Livestock Exhibition).
Success story: Poultry production of the Shangushangu Group (Tanzania)
Read about the Shangushangu Group and their success in poultry production, including success in terms of management, income generation and mindset transformation of fellow villagers on agroecological production approaches.
Chad: Second practical workshop for product development
On October 25 and 26, 2024, the 2nd practical workshop for product development in Chad was held at the Gassi agro-food production unit. This practical workshop brought together the actors involved in the PMCA approach implemented as part of CROPS4HD.
Floodings in Chad: major challenges for the CROPS4HD project
Is Chad suffering the irreversible effects of climate change? For more than three successive years, floodings have been a recurring phenomenon in the country. 2024 holds the record. Read more about the challenges faced and how CROPS4HD can support farmers to cope.
The Nanenane and Seed & Food Fair 2024
Read more about the Nanenane and Seed & Food Fair 2024. This fair for Neglected and Underutilized Species was organized by SWISSAID Tanzania and local implementing partners.
3rd Pan-African Conference on Seed Governance
From August 21 to 23, AFSA organized the 3rd edition of the Pan-African Conference on Seed Governance, in Niamey, Niger, under the theme “Partnership between state and non-state actors for resilient seed systems in Africa.”
India : Establishing separate market spaces for agroecological producers
Discover more about the creation of separate market spaces in India, and their positive impact for agroecological producers.
Community Seed Banks: Safeguarding farmer-managed seed systems for food security
Safeguarding farmer-managed seed systems is one of the key objectives of the CROPS4HD project. Discover how community seed banks can contribute to food security.
AFSA launches 21 seed case studies
AFSA, a member of the CROPS4HD consortium, launches 21 case studies highlighting the crucial role of farmer seeds in food systems.