Dear Joseph
I feel that before we completely cut the distribution of seed to farmers, a thorough assessment has to be carried out to establish the resilience of those farmers towards seed security. if they are not resilient, bulking sites should be encouraged so that farmers produce their own seed which is more sustainable. we have practiced these with a number of groups we are working with and it has proved to be working quite well.
lets help farmers multiply their own seed.
Anthony KhisahCrops Officer
Farming Systems Kenya - Nakuru
From: Simon Wankuru <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, February 9, 2015 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: KENYA SSA Recommendations
Dear Joseph,
Halo Good People.
I wish to express my contribution to the SSA in the horn of Africa. At the moment from the lessons learnt in the Kenya Seed Assessment,There is need for organisation to continue carrying out this kind of SSA and share the findings with both the county and National Governing for purpose of planning and supporting the farmers.
My recommendation is do research , model and advice the duty bearer and other stakeholders the way to go. Giving out seed is not the best option for sustainability. A case of South Sudan that is in dire need of food needs the intervention of seed for the communities to be food secure.
Regards,
Simon wankuru
ActionAid International
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Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 2:19 PM
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Subject: KENYA SSA Recommendations
Dear all,
BIG QESTION: One of the main recommendations of the Kenya SSA is that Government (THVCs program), FAO and NGOs should limit or completely stop Direct Seed Distribution (DSD) in the South Eastern Livelihood Zone of Kenya. Do you agree with this recommendation, why?
Regards,
Joseph
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Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 11:47 AM
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Subject: New Year Greetings
I send my sincere gratitude and greetings to all who managed to get to the New Year -2015. It has been a while without any discussion in our community of practice on seed security issues around the horn of Africa (HoA). I know end (2014) and beginning of 2015 had their tolls on our workload, but I believe we all got through.
Seed Security Assessment updates:
· Kenya: Towards the end of last year, FAO Kenya in collaboration with County Government (Agricultural Department) conducted a seed security assessment in the South Eastern Livelihood zone. Key findings are as summarized in the attached document. Any comment on the findings and recommendation is welcome.
· Malawi: The recent flood in Malawi has call for humanitarian response. For effective and efficient response, FAO in Collaboration with CRS is organizing a Rapid Seed Security Assessment from 16th to 28th of this month.
· Uganda: A seed security assessment will be conducted in West Nile by the Integrated Seed Sector Development (ISSD) Programme with technical support from FAO . This assessment will commence in the second week of March.
Please let us know if you are planning any seed security assessment in your country/region, and do not hesitate to contact us for any technical support.
Wishing you all a happy New Year!!
Regards,
Joseph Okidi
Regional Seed Security Officer (HoA)
FAO Kenya
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