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Like previous editions, the 2024 event will feature an Exhibition showcasing the strength of the Nigerian Seed Industry. Special attention will be devoted to recent advances and technological innovations in the seed industry, the PVP and Variety Release common portal, the unveiling of the seed information management online portal, and the recently gazetted PVP regulation, amongst other things.
Identifying critical gaps left unfilled by past, present and on-going initiatives and knowledge questions which will inform the seed systems research and development agenda for improving efficiency in the coming years is important. SeedConnect aims to achieve this. Don’t miss it.
The SeedConnect is an annual event organized by the National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, Nigeria, in collaboration with the private seed sector to create a forum for major stakeholders within the industry to discuss various issues impacting players within the seed industry and design pathways for more resilient food systems.
The SeedConnect creates an avenue for participants to discuss ongoing innovations, identify critical gaps, develop strategic frameworks for scaling up delivery of high-quality seeds to farmers, create a network and business partnership platform between local, regional, and international partners.
A consensus amongst all major stakeholders in the industry is circles down on the need: “to build a more sustainable future, the contribution of institutions and companies is not enough. It is necessary that new ideas and entrepreneurial projects of startups can play a role of primary importance. .
Focused on the intersection of agriculture and technology, this event in Accra, Ghana, highlighted innovative agri-tech solutions that are transforming food production across the continent.
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The SeedConnect Africa provides a platform and an opportunity for key stakeholders to collectively review innovations that could be replicated and or strengthened for scaling out to further enhance the development of the Nigerian Seed industry.
Find answers to common questions about our Events in our FAQ section.
The SeedConnect is an annual event organized by the National Agricultural Seeds Council, NASC, Nigeria, in collaboration with the private seed sector to create a forum for major stakeholders within the industry to discuss various issues impacting players within the seed industry and design pathways for more resilient food systems.
The following are some of the great benefits you stand to gain by participating in the SeedConnect Africa 2024 Expo:
(i) Room for knowledge sharing and discussion to address key industry challenges
(ii) A platform and an opportunity for your company to exhibit your products and services to a global audience and also to access and view products and services from other businesses
(iii) Networking for actors both locally and internationally
(iv) Opportunity to witness some of the latest innovations and products in the market
For participants who would not be able to attend the event in person but would love to participate, provisions made to attend the event virtually. A link to join to the event will be shared on our website and all of our social media platforms.
The following items are restricted from being transported in to or near the event venue, including any items that NASC determine at their discretion to be similar:
(i) Rifles or weapons of any sort
(ii) Food and beverage items (except infant food and beverage, special dietary items)
(iii) Any device with a laser beam/laser pointers or strobe lights
(iv) Animals (except service and assistance animals, e.g. guide dogs)
(v) Devices producing excessive noise that may affect comfort and safety
(vi) Rigid poles and sticks (except walking sticks required for mobility reasons)
(vii) Signage and banners
(viii) Religious, political, provocative or obscene messaging on clothing
(ix) Items too large to be electronically screened
(x) Any items intended for use in ambush marketing attempts
(xii) Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.
NASC reserves the right to amend this list at its sole and absolute discretion.
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