Improving legume seed delivery systems in the Eastern Province of Zambia: implementation progress and achievements David Chikoye (IITA), Moses Siambi (ICRISAT), Kennedy Kanenga (ZARI) David Chisanga (IITA), Patrick Okori (ICRISAT) Africa RISING going to scale in the Eastern Province of Zambia Project Review and End-of-Project Meeting Lusaka, Zambia, 7 8 September 2017
Presentation outline 1. Summary of theme 1 activities 2. FTF targets and achievements 3. Reasons for under or over achievements 4. Challenges and constraints 5. Future directions 6. Lessons learned
Summary of theme 1 activities Introduction: From Feed the Future R & D program, 9 new varieties were released: Groundnuts (5), MGV7, MGV6, Wamusanga, Wazitatu, Lupande Soybeans (2), Kafue & Mwembeshi Cowpeas (1), Namuseba Pigeon peas (1), MPPV2
1.1 Seed production delivery pathway 1. Breeder & Pre-basic Seed ZARI, ICRISAT & IITA 2. Basic Seed Production: - On-station- ZARI & IITA - Out growers - Seed producers - Large scale farmers 3. Certified Seed Production: Seed companies Small-holder farmers Civil Society (FOs, CBOs & NGOs)
1.2 Key partners and their roles Partner Responsibility ZARI - To produce breeder and foundation seed of groundnuts, pigeon peas, soyabeans and cowpeas IITA - To produce breeder and foundation seed of soyabeans and cowpeas - Establishing demos of best bet agronomic practices ICRISAT - To produce breeder seed of groundnuts and pigeon peas - Establishing demos of best bet agronomic practices
Partner Seed Companies, farmer groups, NGOs, MOA Extension department Seed Control and Certification Institute Responsibility - To produce certified seed of all the crops above - Assist in seed distribution and market linkages - To assist in extension services. e.g conducting field days and agricultural shows - To carry out field inspections and seed certification
1.3 Seed Production Road maps (a) Groundnuts New varieties Target Area to be covered (ha) Breeder seed 2016 Breeder seed 2017 Foundation seed (1) 2017 Foundation (2) seed 2018 Area (ha) Prodn (MT) Area (ha) Prodn (MT) Area (ha) Prodn (MT) Area (ha) Prodn (MT) MGV 6 50 0.1 0.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.0 5.0 5.0 MGV 7 50 0.1 0.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.0 5.0 5.0 WAMUSANGA 67 0.5 0.4 1.0 0.75 3.0 2.4 5.0 4.0 WAZITATU 67 0.5 0.4 1.0 0.75 3.0 2.4 5.0 4.0 LUPANDE 67 0.5 0.4 1.0 0.75 3.0 2.4 5.0 4.0 Totals 301 1.7 1.4 5.0 4.05 11 9.2 16.0 22.0
(b) Pigeonpea Area to be covered Seed Production (tons) per variety Area (Ha) and Seed Production (tons) Released varieties ICEAP 01415/15 Breeder seed 2016 Breeder seed 2017 Area (ha) Production (MT) Area (ha) Production (MT) Foundation seed (1)2017 Area (ha) Production (MT) Certified 2018 Area (ha) Production (MT) 500,000 0.5 0.5 1.0 1 50.0 50 5,000 5000 Totals 500,000 0.5 0.5 1.0 1 50.0 50 5,000 5000
(C) Soybeans and Cowpeas Crop soybean Seed class Year 1: 2015/2016 Year 2: 2016/2017 Life of project Area (ha) Production (MT) Area (ha) Production (MT) Area (ha) breeder 0.5 1 0.5 1 1 2 Basic 4 10 3 6 8 16 Production (MT) certified - - 60 120 60 120 Breeder 1 1 1 1 2 2 cowpea Basic 2 2 2 2 4 4 Certified - - 80 80 80 80
1.4 Targets and actual production in FY 2017 Groundnuts Breeder seed targets and Actuals for 2017 season S/N Variety Targets (MT) Production (MT) 1 Wamusanga 0.75 1.18 2 Wazitatu 0.75 0.53 3 Lupande 0.75 1.05 4 MGV6 0.18 0.62 5 MGV7 0.90 0.03 Sub-total 3.33 3.41 MGV4 3.07 Chishango 0.90 Dropped to focus on new varieties Luena 2.70 Sub-total 6.67 Grand Total 10.0
Groundnut basic seed Targets and Actuals for 2017 season S/N Variety Targets (MT) Actuals (MT) 1 Wamusanga 1.5 0.51 2 Lupande 1.5 0.38 Sub-total 3.0 0.89 3 MGV4 1.8 6.50 4 Luena 1.5 0.02 5 Chishango 3.6 0.78 Sub-total 6.9 7.3 Grand total 9.9 8.19
Pigeon pea breeder and basic seed targets and actuals FY2017 S/N Variety Seed Class Targets Actual (MT) 1 MPPV 2 Breeder (Msekera) 0 0.33 2 ICEAP 00557 Breeder (Msekera) 0 1.40 Sub-total breeder 0 1.74 3 MPPV 2 Foundation (Good Nature) 2.08 4 MPPV2 Foundation (ICRISAT & ZARI) 2.5 0.11 Sub-total 2.5 2.19 Grand Total 2.5 3.92 No targets were set for breeder seed because MPPV2 was released after planning meeting Foundation seed of MPPV2 was produced instead of MPPV1
Soya bean and cowpea targets & actuals in FY2017 S/N Variety Seed Class Target (MT) Production (MT) 1 Kafue (Soy) Breeder (A) 0.8 1.2 2 Mwembeshi (Soy) Breeder (A) 0.2 1.4 Total 1 2.6 3 Namuseba (C.pea) Breeder (A) 1 0.5
Crop Seed Class Target (MT) Production (MT) Soy Bean (Kafue) Basic (B) 6.00 6.85 Soy Bean (Mwembeshi) Basic (B) - 0.28 Total 6.00 7.13 Cowpea (Namuseba) Basic (B) 2.00 1.15
Certified seed production in FY 2017 Groundnut certified (kg) seed ( as QDS) given back as loan repayment District Beneficiaries Seed amount (MT) Male Female Total Seed Loan Loan recovery target Actual Recovery Chipata 79 183 262 2.62 5.14 5.14 Lundazi 32 85 117 1.17 2.34 2.34 Katete 14 81 95 0.95 1.90 2.14 Totals 125 349 474 4.74 9.38 9.62
Soy bean (Kafue) Category of Grower Target (MT) Production (MT) Individuals farmers 14.60 Farmer Groups 14.30 Seed companies 226.00 Total 120 254.90
Cowpea (Msandile) Category of grower Target (MT) Production (MT) Individuals 6.38 Farmer Groups 11.25 Total 80 17.63
1.5 Promotion of complementary agronomic practices in 2017 season A total of 122 demos against a target of 120 demos for groundnuts, soybeans, cowpeas and pigeon peas were established
Kernel yield (kg/ha) Kernel yield (kg/ha) 1.5.1 Results from crop management demos Performance of groundnut (MGV4 variety) under tied ridges and ridges with mulch Perfomnce of groundnut (MGV4 variety ) under 4 weeding regimes 1650 1600 1550 1500 1450 1400 1350 1300 1250 1385 Normal ridges (control) 1455 Ridges + mulch Cultivation systems 1611 Tied (boxed) ridges 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Weed once at 30 DAE Herbicide only Weed 15 + 30 + 45 DAE Weeding regimes Herbicide + weed at 30 DAE
1.6 Develop a plan to roll out beyond pilot districts ZARI and IITA organized a half day Eastern Province Legume Seed Alliance Meeting; Stakeholders dealing in legume seed production, distribution and retail. 29 participated.
1.7 Support seed companies to commercialize legume seed production Good Nature Agro Ltd, was supplied with basic seed of soya beans during the 2016/2017 season. Potential seed companies that have shown interest include, Share Africa Zambia, Stewards Globe Ltd, Tience Company Ltd and Tender Seed Company Ltd.
1.8 Facilitate seed promotional and demand creation activities S/N District Camp Male Female Total 1 Lundazi Kapichila 62 54 116 2 Lundazi Kaithinde 46 31 77 3 Katete Kalimeta 55 42 97 4 Katete Kangwelema 48 33 81 5 Chipata Kapita 43 26 69 6 Mambwe Masumba 48 26 74 7 Chipata Chisitu/Msekera 438 180 618 Total 740 392 1132
2.0 Feed the Future targets and achievements Indicator Target Result % # of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance # of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training 224.2 ha 247.56 ha 110 2100 1021 1185 105
# of public-private partnerships formed as a result of FTF assistance # of private enterprises (for profit), that applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance: Number of MSMEs, including farmers, receiving business development services from USG assisted sources 4 2 50 4 2 50 30 Still underway Still underway
3.0 Reasons for under or over achievements On seed production, first year production was poor due to drought as well logistics to import seed. Lack of start-up early generation seed resulted in not implement most activities in the first year. Delayed office establishment and staff recruitment process
4.0 Challenges and constraints Seed importation rules required too much protocol yet it was mostly breeder seed that was produced in collaboration with ZARI Msekera Disbursement of funds to ZARI collaborators at times delayed Few partners showed interest to participate in basic and certified seed production Lack of information sharing as to who is producing what! Certified seed on the market is still expensive for an average farmer Seed recycling
5.0 Future direction Funding needs to be timely to allow for timely activity implementation ZARI needs to have a section that should specifically handle seed production of early generation seeds. Seed road maps need to be linked to effective demand rather than potential area of production for legume crops.
6.0 Lessons learned Good partnerships are a pre-requisite for greater achievements Semi-formal seed system could still play a big role in strengthening the legume seed system. Small demonstration plots are not as effective as large plots
Project implementing partners Our local partners Seed Control and certification Institute (SCCI) Good Nature Agro Ltd. Other seed companies NGOs and CBOs Ministry of Agriculture through DACO s office Farmer Clubs/ Associations and Cooperatives
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