seeds production in field projects:

In Sandiara, the seed greenhouse bears witness to a particularly successful season. Led by Nicolas Sarr, who is in charge of production, the tour offers an insight into the diversity and vitality of the crops on display. As we move … Read More

Producing your own seeds is a key step towards greater self-sufficiency in the garden.Accessible to everyone, this practice not only helps reduce costs but also preserves varieties that are well adapted to local growing conditions. In this video, we guide … Read More

To improve the organisation and distribution of locally produced seeds, a precision scale has been made available to the various seed projects. This tool will make it easier to weigh harvests and prepare batches for storage or distribution. This equipment … Read More

At the APAF seed farm in Sandiara, the greenhouse set up with support from The Ivory Foundation is brimming with seeds this season. Among the plants grown and propagated on the farm is the marigold (calendula). This hardy and easy-to-grow … Read More

To improve seed storage conditions, The Ivory Foundation has designed resealable bags, available in three sizes, which are now being made available to seed production projects supported in West and Southern Africa. At the Association Village Pilote, Blaise, head of … Read More

As part of its commitment to agro-ecology, The Ivory Foundation has installed a greenhouse at the Village Pilote association in Senegal. The aim of the project is to produce local seeds and a large quantity of vegetables to make the … Read More

On the occasion of the start-up of the seed production activity in the greenhouse of the market gardening perimeter of the Femmes-Maraîchage AND DIMBALANTE network in Popenguine, The Ivory Foundation team was able to redefine the project’s objectives with the … Read More

The Dawady greenhouse, dedicated to seed production, has been in operation since its installation in early 2024 by The Ivory Foundation. Malik and Abdourahmane, who manage the Dawady market garden perimeter, have taken on board the objectives of the program … Read More

In 2024, The Ivory Foundation added Village Pilote to its seed production program in Senegal by installing a 200 m² greenhouse dedicated to the production of reproducible peasant seeds. The aim is to support young people in vulnerable situations by … Read More

The “wintering” period is not the most favorable for seed production, with its heavy rains favoring the development of diseases such as mildew.Abdhouramane, the man in charge of the Bala garden, has nevertheless maintained a varied production during this period, … Read More

Cyriaque Crosnier Mangeat, manager of organic seed producer Agrosemens, advises on the Dawady seed project in Senegal. Harvesting methods: You need to select healthy fruit that has reached the ripening stage of the seed carrier (a stage further advanced than … Read More