Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have agreed on a coordinated action to strengthen seed certification, expand domestic production, unlock financing and improve farmers' access to quality seeds across the country.

Both bodies reached a pact at a two-day forum themed "Unlocking Nigeria's Seed Potential: Policy Implementation, Investment and Partnerships for Sustainable Access to Quality Seed," held on November 10 and 11 in Abuja.

The conference, attended by regulators, researchers, seed companies, financial institutions, and other stakeholders, outlined priority actions, responsible institutions, and timelines for addressing challeng...