1. World Vision Ongoing experience on Seed System Development and Seed Security Presentation on 8th QRM of EU Partners in South Sudan March 2018, Juba

2. Ongoing experience: Seed Security
Seed security conceptual framework includes; Seed Availability, Seed Access, Seed Quality ,Seed Varietal Suitability & Seed Security Resilience.
WV overall objectives of working on seed security is the following;
To improve seed availability and access for the farming community
To increase the choice of seed in Rajaf and Warrap by conducting adaptability test and promoting the introduction.
To create demand driven seed supply system though engagement of private public partnership

3. Ongoing experience: Seed Security
WV Conducted seed security assessment covering five former States ( Warrap, NeBG, Lake, WEQ , CEQ & EEQ) with special focus to FEED project operation area.
The study recommended short, medium and long term solution for improving seed security. Just one example from each;
Short: Farmers should be encouraged to organize and participate in seed production and sale
Medium: Introduction of modern seed varieties that mature early and are high yielding
Long: Introduce Market oriented agriculture

4. Seed Multiplication Approach; Project Support; Integration
Used farmers group approach. Open to work with individuals
One strong group per Payam
Project Support;
Training on seed multiplication
Training on VSLA and farming as a business
Training on post harvest management
Two Ox-plough per group
Seed provision: Foundation seed
Integration
Establishment of VSLA and preparation of business plan
Construction of improved granary for the group with cost sharing
Community level seed quality grading & labeling –
Market linkage for seed producer.
Facilitating provision of one shop in the market stall that will be constructed by this project

5. Adaptive Trials on Sorghum & Millet
Objective;
To test the overall performance of different sorghum and millet Varity and select and promote the best performing variety.
Wider the Varity choice for the farmers in both Warrap & Rajaf
Plan;
Establish adaptive trail site ( One in Rajaf & One in WarraP)
Sorghum : 48 improved Varity tested with two local variety & Plot size of 7m by 7m , complete randomized block with three replication
Millet; Six improved variety tested together with one local variety & Plot size of 6m by 5m , complete randomized block with three replication
Partner working on this trails;
State and County MoA , Agricultural Research, ICRISAT East Africa Office,
WV Australia ( Guidance assigning sorghum breeder)

6. Sorghum breeding Year – One Plan;
The overall objective of sorghum breeding program would be:
Substantial yield improvement over local varieties tested across several sites
Adaptation to the prevailing variable rainfall patterns in the region
Developing varieties which are resistance to Striga
Year – One Plan;
Establish two breeding site ( One in Rajaf & One in WarraP)
Local sorghum assessment to know the areas of improvement and select the best local variety for breeding. This is Done
About 60 seeds (2g) of 2 staygreen sorghum, macia and 3 local varieties will be used
Make 3-4 emasculated crosses between planted rows of elite local Open Pollinated varieties and introduced varieties and ‘staygreen lines’ ( from ICRISAT )
Result: At least 3 crossed panicle branches of each variety with 80 viable seeds
Partner working on this trails; State and County MoA , Agricultural Research, ICRISAT East Africa Office , WV Australia ( Guidance assigning sorghum breeder)

7. Sorghum & Iron Rich Millet for adaptive trial & breeding
S/N
Sorghum
High Iron Millet 1
Marcia
Chakti 2
KARI Mtama 1
ICMV 3
B-35 ( Stay green)
ICMV 4
B-36-1 ( Stay green)
ICMH 5
ICRISAT recommended 48 variety list for adaptive trials attached
ICMH IS 14006 6
SOSAT – C88

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