In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Kenya has judged Kenya’s Seeds and Plant Varieties Act to be unconstitutional. To learn more about how Kenya’s civil society achieved this victory and on the significance of the ruling for other countries in Africa and beyond, join the webinar on the 15th of January 2026.
Author Archives: CROPS4HD
Inspiring Women Farmers in the Marketplace: Innovation in Red Gram Processing
In a village in Karnataka’s Dharwad District, India, a group of landless women has redefined rural entrepreneurship by transforming traditional food processing into a viable and sustainable business. The Shri Vinayaka Self-Help Group (SHG) began their journey with limited resources but a shared determination to improve their livelihoods.
East African Community (EAC): civil society criticizes 2025 Seed and Plant Varieties Bill
In June 2025, a new EAC Seed and Plant Varieties Bill has been tabled in East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). An earlier draft Bill from 2018 had stalled after facing heavy opposition from civil society.
Workshop: Creating Space for Farmers’ Seeds in Seed Regulations
SWISSAID and its partner TABIO organized a workshop in Dar es Salaam from 28–30 July to explore ways to create space for farmers’ seeds within Tanzania’s seed regulations.
Testimonial: The role of women in promoting agroecology and food security
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.
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.