Seeds For Development [S4D]
Project Title: Seeds For Development [S4D]
Funded By: United States Agency for International development (USAID)
Impact Area: South Sudan
S4D was funded by United States Agency for International development (USAID) Implemented by International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) in Partnership with AGMARK and South Sudan Government-ministry of Agriculture.
Vision for S4D: Food security for all people of South Sudan in order that they can enjoy an improved quality of life, environmental and economic prosperity.
Mission for S4D: To transform agriculture from the traditional subsistence system to achieve food security through a scientific, market oriented, competitive and profitable agricultural system without compromising the sustainability of natural resources for future generations.
Vision for S4D: Food security for all people of South Sudan in order that they can enjoy an improved quality of life, environmental and economic prosperity.
Mission for S4D: To transform agriculture from the traditional subsistence system to achieve food security through a scientific, market oriented, competitive and profitable agricultural system without compromising the sustainability of natural resources for future generations.
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Goal
The Goal of the Agrodealer/agent component of the S4D program, Sub-contracted to AGMARK, was to increase smallholder incomes and food security through use of productivity enhancing farm inputs.
Objective
To increase the number of smallholder farmers with positive attitude – “mind-set-change” – through exposure to agricultural inputs and also Increase the number of retail outlets and appropriate pack sizes of agricultural inputs thereby to upscale their volumes retailed, as an attraction to the private sector players to participate
Approach
1. Strengthened the Agrodealer/Agrodealer Agents Capacity to Serve Smallholder Farmers.
2. Improved Financial Services for Agrodealers and their Farmer Customers.
3. Sustained Small Agribusiness Public-Private Policy Dialogue
2. Improved Financial Services for Agrodealers and their Farmer Customers.
3. Sustained Small Agribusiness Public-Private Policy Dialogue
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Agrodealers trained on business management, product knowledge and safe use
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Agrodealers trained on output marketing
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Demonstration plots Established –Improved seed & fertilizer
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Field Days/Exhibitions/Trade Fair Conducted
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Smallholder Farmers trained on Agricultural best practices
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Vouchers given to farmers
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Agrodealers particpating in the voucher scheme
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