Good Seeds to Poor Farmers – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Good Seeds, Better Lives for Poor Farmers

Finger millet seeds being separated from the flower in Kakamega area, Machakkos district. Kenya.

Quality seeds are critical for a good harvest. But hundreds of millions of farmers throughout Africa lack access to seeds that can withstand the harsh conditions they often face. As a result, they get poor yields, low incomes, and insufficient nutrition. The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is working to help change this.

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Good seeds, better lives for poor farmers