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Central America and the Caribbean
Nicaragua
Improvement of traditional native seed production
in 12 departments of Nicaragua
Bowls containing different kinds of seeds
Summary and objectives
The project promotes native seed production of food
items in the Nicaraguan basic diet (maize, sorghum
and beans) and of vegetables which are important to
the local diet. Through the production and distribution
of better quality seeds, the project aims to improve
agriculture productivity and thus help increase permanent
food availability. To maximise its impact, the
project will work directly with the most vulnerable
population group (small farmers), dealing with varieties
of seeds that have been adapted and sold on
the local market. This strategy will also increase the
access to markets, due to the income it generates
for the small farmers. The improvement of vegetable
seed availability will allow a wider range of garden
output, producing a positive impact on local farmers’
food habits and nutrition. The overall objective is to
contribute to a sustainable increase of food availability,
in particular for the poorest families.
Main activities
• training, education and technical assistance to
technicians, promoters and farmers;
• inputs, tools and infrastructures for farmers and
native seed banks;
• capacity strengthening for native seed banks;
• implementation of seed quality analysis systems;
• training sessions and experience exchange tours;
• support for marketing and trading processes.
Target groups
1 644 small farmers organised in native seed banks.
Final beneficiaries
The project will lead to an improvement in food availability
for 270 000 people who live in conditions of
food insecurity.
Total estimated cost *
€ 1 488 138
Amount requested *
€ 1 338 138
Partners
Unión Nacional de Agricultores y Ganaderos (UNAG),
Nicaragua.
RE.TE. ONG – Associazione di
Tecnici per la Solidarietà e la
Cooperazione Internazionale, Italy
rete@arpnet.it
sabrina.marchi@reteong.org
www.reteong.org
DCI-FOOD/128608/115
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* Actions and amounts can be discussed/negotiated among the parties
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