Unleashing Systematic Bean Seed Production for a Sustainable Future

However, the situation in Malawi is changing. Agricultural producers, government agencies, research institutions and private stakeholders are coming together to enhance seed production and distribution. The Southern Africa Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AID-I) Rapid Delivery Hub has been a key component of Feed the Future’s efforts to strengthen local seed systems over the past three years. Supported by USAID, this initiative has been providing essential extension and advisory services on bean seed production to both small-scale and large-scale farmers.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, through the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance (PABRA), are spearheading the AID-I agenda in Malawi, as well as in Zambia and Tanzania. By collaborating with key stakeholders across the bean value chain to enhance seed quality and availability, this initiative is ensuring that farmers have access to improved varieties that can boost yields and contribute to food security in the long run.