Trail field in Uganda ZSV 108, locally known as ' Choolwe' , is a sorghum variety developed by farmers working hand in hand with researchers from the Zambia Agriculture Research Institute (ZARI) through Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) using the Participatory Variety Development (PVD) approach. From selection to testing, farmers were closely involved, ensuring the variety responds to real field conditions and local needs. In November this year, this joint effort reached an important...

Mrs. Fervent Hangandu showcasing her household For Mrs. Fervent Ngandu, a farmer from Chikankata, seed saving is more than a practice, it is knowledge passed down through generations. “I learnt about saving groundnuts from my mother,” she shared. She explains that her mother taught her never to consume the entire harvest, but to set some aside for the next season. Today, Mrs. Ngandu maintains her own small household seed bank, planting from it each year and keeping extra seed stored in case...

CTDT showcasing at the Ikubi Lya Banamunyati The month of October was filled with traditional ceremonies, and CTDT used these events as an opportunity to advocate for farmer-led seed systems. The organization participated at the Zambangulwe traditional ceremony of Chief Chipepo in Chirundu District and the Ikubi Lya Banamunyati of Chief Nalubamba at the Mbeza Royal Establishment in Namwala District. At the Zambangulwe ceremony, Chief Chipepo’s representative, Mr. Dyololo, reflected on the...