White Paper on the COVID-19 Crisis and the Seed Sector in Africa: Impact, Options for Actions and Recommendations

Resolution (v) of the Declaration on Food Security and Nutrition during the COVID-19 Pandemic committed members States to “ensuring that farmers have timely access to quality equipment and crop inputs, including seeds and planting material this season.” This resolution underscored seed as a fundamental input for agricultural productivity, affecting crop yields and food quality. Any threats to farmers’ access to quality seed has significant consequences for food and nutrition security and farming livelihoods and other players along the value chain.