The African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) at the panel discussion on the Seed Marketing Innovations for Africa (SMIA) Resourced Program Convening Meeting in Nairobi – 17th July 2025

🌍 Happening today: @Afsta_Seed at the #SMIA Resourced meeting, joining partners to tackle seed marketing for varietal adoption.

📢 Campaigns by @StakKenya, @USTA_Uganda, & STAM show that neutral, coordinated marketing by associations works — building trust in new varieties across companies.

💡 The model overcomes companies’ hesitation to invest in non-exclusive varieties.

To scale this:
✔️ Pooled funding (industry/donors)
✔️ Strong marketing capacity
✔️ Cross-country learning

🤝 AFSTA is ready to coordinate toolkits, frameworks & funding links for national associations.

#BetterSeedBetterLife #BMGF #SeedMarketing #AFSTA #USTA #STAM #AATF #IRRI #ADVANTA #SMIA #ISF

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