Dawanau Market in Kano

Nigerian Market Info Series

Located in the city of Kano, Dawanau market is the largest grain market in West Africa. Created in 1985, the market houses over 10,000 stores and 662 warehouses (averaging 6,000 cubic metres each).

It occupies an area approximately 3 km long and 400 m wide, and is divided into 5 zones : cowpeas (niebe) and sesame crops in zone A ; groundnut, wheat and cassava in zone B ; yams in zone C ; and maize, millet and sorghum in zone D. Zone E is used by transporters.

The market has a roster of twenty- seven groups, some specialised by crop or product, others not. Vendors must belong to one of these groups to operate in the market. In 1996, these groups created an umbrella organization, the Dawanau Market Development Association.

All the ethnic groups in Nigeria are represented, as well as merchants from the sub-region (mainly from Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin, Togo, Ghana and Mali).  The market is a purely private enterprise, open every day from 6:00 a.m. to midnight in the off season and around the clock in the high season. Sales are mostly of crops grown in northern Nigeria:  cowpea, maize, sorghum, millet and rice.

Thousands of people work in and around the market:  there are over 4,000 warehouse staff, 500 security guards, immigration agents, police officers, etc.  Credit can be readily obtained at the marketplace itself (in an informal manner). Prices fluctuate very rapidly and merchants make heavy use of their networks (transporters, food processors, etc.) to stay abreast of prices, quantities, etc. via mobile phone.

For more market information, contact:

the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahamdu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

The 2014 Independence Day Celebration and Agriculture in Nigeria: Any Hope for the Youths?

As Nigeria celebrates 54 years of independence, a lot of people, especially the nation’s youths, are voicing their discontentment and showing disinterestedness in the goings on. they are turning their backs to the activities. A lot of them seem disillusioned, having experienced shattered dreams over the years. The one burning question in their heart is: What’s the difference between the 54^th anniversary and the 10^th, 15^th, or any other anniversary for that matter? What hope is there for us in this country? Partly, this is not their fault, for selfishness and greed had destroyed Nigeria’s economy over the years. Different governments and regimes came and went with no other impact than empty treasuries and plenty empty promises. Indeed, Nigerians and a lot of others in the world are wondering why a big brother like us would not live up to our name, the so-called Giant of Africa.

Well, if you are one of those who wonder and think this way even for the present Nigeria, I’ll advise you to keep reading. This write up offers some insights. And it explains why and how things are beginning to change. Many national and international stakeholders are recently becoming optimistic that with the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) on course, the sector (and alas, the nation) is facing its greatest success since the discovery of oil. How, you may ask.

The Annual Agricultural Performance Survey carried out by the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in collaboration with several national research institutes and the Federal Department of Extension has provided several indices/statistics indicating tremendous improvement/growth in the nation’s agricultural sector. The reality of agricultural performances in the field is indeed a pointer to the youths that there is a brighter future for those who will embrace farming as business!

You will recall that prior to the 1960s, the nation’s agriculture sector was not only vibrant but was a major source of generating income and subsequently a major contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP). It was a platform for poverty alleviation, job creation and provided most of the foreign exchange through the farming of cocoa, groundnuts, cotton and palm produce among several others which was used to develop and create various infrastructures in the nation.

But the discovery of oil in the 1960s led to a total neglect of the sector, while investors rushed to partake of the national cake, leaving agriculture to the very few who practised at a subsistence level. This neglect made agriculture to become poorly funded and practised at a subsistence level. Farmers suffered severe postharvest loss, it became unattractive to youths and generally non profitable for investors and funding managers.

Now, 54 years after and with the knowledge that oil cannot last beyond three decades, the Federal Government, through the minister of agriculture and rural development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, set up the ATA with the aim of making agriculture more attractive to not just the ageing farmers but youths through the setting up of the Nagropreneur in 2012.

Today, ATA has successfully registered over 14 million farmers in its database to benefit from the growth enhancement scheme (GES).  Hear our honourable minister:

We developed Nigeria’s first ever database of farmers so we can identify farmers and manage farmers identity. Over 14.5 million farmers have been registered in the past three years. Nigeria is the first country in Africa to do this and the farmers are being migrated into the national e-identity card system which allows the use of their biometric information to effectively target them and open them up for financial inclusion.

The federal government has also alluded to ending four decades of fertiliser sector corruption within 90 days, and with it the era of government buying and distributing seeds and fertilisers. It has been replaced with a private sector-driven system with the role of government shifting to providing targeted farm support directly to farmers for seeds and fertilisers via electronic coupons on mobile phones or “e-wallets.”Between 2012 and 2014, more than 12 million farmers received subsidized farm inputs using electronic vouchers on their mobile phones to directly pay private sector input retailers.

To further enable the private sector seed companies to develop, the Federal Government has ended government monopoly over foundation seeds and opened it all up to the private sector, so that the number of seed companies in Nigeria rose from 5 to 80 within three years, while multinational seed companies have begun to invest in Nigeria, including Syngenta and Dupont, two of the largest seed companies in the world, as demand for seeds has far outstripped supply. Private sector investments in fertilizer manufacturing have also expanded with $5 billion of private sector investments in fertilizer manufacturing between 2011 and 2014.

The sector has also witnessed a revival as the share of total bank lending expanded from about 2% in 2011 to 6% in 2014. Bank lending to seed companies and agro-input dealers expanded from $10 million in 2012 to $63 million in 2014; while bank lending to fertilizer companies expanded from $100 million in 2012 to $500 million in 2014.

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development also designed and launched a $100 million private equity fund, the Fund for Agricultural Financing in Nigeria (FAFIN). This was done jointly with the German Government and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority with an initial capitalisation of $33 million. Managed by private sector fund managers, FAFIN is providing equity and quasi-equity long term financing for Nigerian agribusinesses across the value chain.

So tell me. Should we be asking whether there is hope for the Nigerian youths? Shouldn’t we be asking, instead, how to key into this coaster roller of transformation (ATA) and become as successful as possible? So, the question is not what hope, but how to take the opportunities offered by ATA; how to charge into the doorway presented by ATA for all Nigerians. Don’t wait, ask for information. Remember, information is power. Without it you will continue to grope in the dark.

You need info: contact NAERLS, ABU Zaria. Log on to www.naerls.gov.ng and see what opportunities lie ahead of you.

Africa Spends $35 Billion Annually on Food Export

Like the picture in this post, African countries keep pursuing one chicken in vain, wasting their energy in fruitless exercises,  when they can grow a thousand birds to feed themselves and others. Just this week, our own minister of agriculture and rural development, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said that given the abundant endowment in Africa, the continent should not be spending $35billion annually on food importation.

Adesina made this observation yesterday in Nairobi, Kenyan capital, during the official launch of the Kenya-Nigeria Agribusiness Forum and the signing of MoU on bilateral trade between the two countries.

“With the unfolding global realities, where you are going to have the greatest impact is in making agriculture a business everywhere in Africa,” the minister posited.

“Whether in seeds, fertiliser, storage, processing or adding value, everything about agriculture is business. That is why I don’t understand how Africa will be spending $35billion every year importing what it produces. It should be producing a lot more. Africa has no business importing food.”

Adesina noted that “Africa should be a dominant player in global food and agricultural market,” adding “we have land and water; we have cheap labour, and so, we should be dominant. We shouldn’t be spending $35billion a year importing what we produce. Because if we do that, we export jobs; we decimate our own rural economy; we fast-track the whole process of rural-urban migration and we have congested cities.”

His Kenyan counterpart, Hon Felix Koskei, lamented the backward state of agriculture in the continent and in Kenya and Nigeria in particular, observing that “the dominance of primary production and marketing in crude forms are common to Nigeria and Kenya. These translate to low prices, few job opportunities and low income for farmers. Changing these will increase the income to our farmers.”

Koskei too wondered why Kenyan tea has to make a detour to another African country after first going to Europe. He disclosed that Kenyan tea comes to Nigeria through Europe under different trade names, but called for an end to the trend.

One day, I know,  the sleeping giant of Africa will arise and fly.

Release of More Higher pro-Vitamin A Cassava to fight Micronutrient Deficiency

Hernan Ceballos (left) CIAT Plant breeder with IITA Cassava breeders Peter Kulakow (middle) and Elizabeth Parkes (right), harvesting the new cassava varieties in Ibadan

Three newly improved vitamin A cassava varieties with yellow roots have been released by the Nigerian government, stepping up efforts to tackle the problem of vitamin A deficiency especially among women and children in the country. These new varieties were developed jointly by IITA and the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike.

The three varieties—UMUCASS 44, UMUCASS 45, and UMUCASS 46—are the second in the series of pro-vitamin A varieties released in the country, and are commonly known as NR07/0220, IITA-TMS-IBA070593, and IITA-TMS-IBA070539.

The new varieties have a pro-vitamin A content that averages 10 parts per million (ppm) based on fresh roots as compared to the first series (UMUCASS 36, UMUCASS 37, and UMUCASS 38 commonly known as IITA-TMS-IBA011368, IITA-TMS-IBA1371 and IITA-TMS-IBA011412) that were released three years ago with a pro-vitamin A content of between 6-8 ppm.

Dr Peter Kulakow, IITA Cassava Breeder, said that the development of the varieties demonstrates strong collaboration between scientists at NRCRI and IITA which benefits Nigerian farmers and especially women and children who suffer from vitamin A deficiency.

Afflicting almost 20% of pregnant women and about 30% of children under the age of five, vitamin A deficiency results in stunting in children, predisposes them to sicknesses such as diarrhea and measles, and even premature death. In pregnant women, vitamin A deficiency results in night blindness and increases the risk of mortality.

Measures to address this deficiency include dietary diversity, fortification, supplementation, and now biofortification.

In 2011, researchers from IITA and NRCRI with funds from HarvestPlus developed the first series of biofortified pro-vitamin A cassava varieties to help reduce the incidence of vitamin A deficiency especially in the rural communities.

Dr Chiedozie Egesi, NRCRI Cassava Breeder, said this newer set of pro-vitamin A cassava varieties will play a role in attaining the goals of the Cassava Transformation Agenda of the Federal Government of Nigeria and help improve cassava food products such as gari, fufu, high quality cassava flour, cassava bread, and starch.

“This new set of pro-vitamin A cassava varieties have increased beta-carotene levels as well as matching agronomic characteristics as an incentive for better farmer adoption,” he added.

Prior to their release, participatory varietal trials involving farmers were conducted across 10 states in Nigeria, the world’s top cassava producer, cutting across the different agroecological zones.

The varieties have potential yields of 32–36 tons per hectare; they branch either moderately or profusely and possess yellow roots.

Farmers love the varieties, helping to increase the acceptance of “yellow cassava”, thanks to HarvestPlus; researchers forecast a high adoption rate for the varieties.

The next steps include the rapid production of breeders’ and foundation seed stock so that commercial farmers will have access to these new varieties. This process involves advocacy and education on the processing, marketing, and storage of products from these varieties to derive the maximum benefits from these varieties.

Plant Breeders are not resting, Hernan Ceballos, cassava breeder from CIAT in Colombia has developed biofortified germplasm that IITA breeders are actively using in crosses to select for even higher beta carotene germplasm.

The development of these varieties is funded by HarvestPlus. Other partners include the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa), and various Nigerian government agencies.

MAIZE: Nigeria releases first generation of herbicide-resistant hybrids

The Nigerian National Variety Release Committee (NVRC) has released the first generation of maize hybrids, resistant to metsulfuron methyl herbicide, that are also endowed with resistance to the noxious parasitic weed Striga hermonthica.

The hybrids were developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in partnership with DuPont Pioneer Seeds using conventional breeding with funding from IITA and the Integrated Striga Management in Africa (ISMA) project as part of strategies to control S. hermonthica in maize.

The hybrids were released as P48W01 and P48W02 and are recognized as IITA IR-Maize Hybrid 2 and IR-Maize Hybrid 4. The hybrids have a yield potential of up to 5 t/ha under Striga infestation in comparison with local varieties that produce less than 1 t/ha in such conditions.

“These hybrids are the product of introducing a single nuclear gene that confers resistance to imidazolinone herbicides, including metsulfuron methyl (MSM), into inbred lines with known field resistance to S. hermonthica,” Dr Abebe Menkir, IITA Maize Breeder, said.

Recent baseline studies conducted under the ISMA project showed that farmers ranked Striga as the number one constraint to maize production in northern Nigeria, with 50 to 100% of the households reporting Striga incidence in their farms. The parasitic weed infests more than 9 million ha planted to millet, maize, and sorghum in Nigeria and severely lowers the production capacity of these crops.

Dr Menkir said yield losses in maize from damage by S. hermonthica varied from 20 to 80% among subsistence farmers, but 100% loss could occur in susceptible cultivars under severe infestation in marginal production conditions.

The released herbicide-resistant hybrids allow seeds to be planted that have been treated with low doses of metsulfuron methyl herbicide. This targets S. hermonthica before or at the time of its attachment to the maize root, killing the parasite underground before it inflicts damage on the crop. These hybrids can thus be used to deplete the Striga seed bank in the soil and minimize yield losses in subsequent cereal crops. MSM-reated seeds of these hybrids can be integrated into the diverse farming systems in Nigeria because the herbicide effectively controls the parasite at a low rate of application.

The ISMA project works with the private sector to catalyze the process of producing and marketing treated seeds of herbicide-resistant maize hybrids to smallholder farmers in Nigeria to control S. hermonthica.

Other collaborating partners engaged in extensive testing of these hybrids include the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) and Agricultural Development Programs in Bauchi and Kano States.

INTRODUCTION TO MAIZE 101

(culled from www.iita.org)
Maize (Zea mays) or corn is a cereal crop that is grown widely throughout the world in a range of agroecological environments. More maize is produced annually than any other grain. About 50 species exist and consist of different colors, textures and grain shapes and sizes. White, yellow and red are the most common types. The white and yellow varieties are preferred by most people depending on the region.
Maize was introduced into Africa in the 1500s and has since become one of Africa's dominant food crops. Like many other regions, it is consumed as a vegetable although it is a grain crop. The grains are rich in vitamins A, C and E, carbohydrates, and essential minerals, and contain 9% protein. They are also rich in dietary fiber and calories which are a good source of energy.

Importance
Maize is the most important cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and an important staple food for more than 1.2 billion people in SSA and Latin America. All parts of the crop can be used for food and non-food products. In industrialized countries, maize is largely used as livestock feed and as a raw material for industrial products. Maize accounts for 30−50% of low-income household expenditures in Eastern and Southern Africa. A heavy reliance on maize in the diet, however, can lead to malnutrition and vitamin deficiency diseases such as night blindness and kwashiorkor.

Production
Worldwide production of maize is 785 million tons, with the largest producer, the United States, producing 42%. Africa produces 6.5% and the largest African producer is Nigeria with nearly 8 million tons, followed by South Africa. Africa imports 28% of the required maize from countries outside the continent.
Most maize production in Africa is rain fed. Irregular rainfall can trigger famines during occasional droughts.

Harvesting
According to 2007 FAO estimates, 158 million hectares of maize are harvested worldwide. Africa harvests 29 million hectares, with Nigeria, the largest producer in SSA, harvesting 3%, followed by Tanzania.

Consumption
Worldwide consumption of maize is more than 116 million tons, with Africa consuming 30% and SSA 21%. However, Lesotho has the largest consumption per capita with 174 kg per year. Eastern and Southern Africa uses 85% of its production as food, while Africa as a whole uses 95%, compared to other world regions that use most of its maize as animal feed.
Ninety percent of white maize consumption is in Africa and Central America. It fetches premium prices in Southern Africa where it represents the main staple food. Yellow maize is preferred in most parts of South America and the Caribbean. It is also the preferred animal feed in many regions as it gives a yellow color to poultry, egg yolks and animal fat.
Maize is processed and prepared in various forms depending on the country. Ground maize is prepared into porridge in Eastern and Southern Africa, while maize flour is prepared into porridge in West Africa. Ground maize is also fried or baked in many countries. In all parts of Africa, green (fresh) maize is boiled or roasted on its cob and served as a snack. Popcorn is also a popular snack.

Disease incidence and constraints
Various species of stem borers rank as the most devastating maize pests in SSA. They can cause 20-40% losses during cultivation and 30-90% losses postharvest and during storage. Other pests in SSA include ear borers, armyworms, cutworms, grain moths, beetles, weevils, grain borers, rootworms, and white grubs. The parasitic Striga weed is another maize pest. In fact, weed-related yield losses ranging from 65 to 92% have been recorded in the Nigerian savanna.
Maize diseases in SSA include downy mildew, rust, leaf blight, stalk and ear rots, leaf spot, and maize streak virus (MSV).
Maize does not tolerate drought well and the grain can rot during storage in tropical climates. A lack of sunshine and nitrogen can reduce the production potential of the crop.

IITA's research and impact
IITA scientists have developed high yielding and disease-resistant varieties that are adaptable to SSA's various agroecological zones. Their research accomplishments helped to stem a serious outbreak of MSV in the 1970s.
Remarkable success was also achieved with the development of Striga-resistant varieties that suppress the weed, and other pest-resistant varieties that were released into endemic areas of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Early, intermediate, and late maturing varieties were developed with yields up to twice as much as traditional varieties. Early maturing varieties enabled maize production to expand into new areas, especially to the Sudan savannas where the short rainy season had adversely affected maize cultivation in the past.
IITA's postharvest researchers developed effective and simple machines and tools that reduce processing time and labor as well as production losses. Recently, IITA engaged in research to enhance the nutrient content of maize to combat malnutrition and diseases caused by micro-nutrient deficiency. They are also developing mycotoxin-resistant varieties in collaboration with advanced laboratories to minimize the health hazards of these toxins.

In West and Central Africa, IITA has contributed significantly to the capacity building of the national maize research systems. This DOCUMENT WAS TAKEN FROM THE IITA SITE
Related websites
aflasafe.com - Aflatoxin management website

DTMA Nigerian Working Group Meeting 2013

Group Discussion

                                           IITA Ibadan,    4^th April 2013

Attendance

Prof. S.G. Ado, IAR/ABU Zaria

Prof. Olaoye, G. A.- University of Ilorin

Prof. J. Onyibe – NAERLS/ ABU Zaria

Dr. Dugje, I Y- University of Maiduguri

Dr.  I.S. USMAN, IAR/ABU - Plant Physiology

Dr. Ologorite Adetula, NASC Abuja

Dr. Yusuf L. Idris, University of Maiduguri

Mr. Elliot Tambo, SeedCo West Africa

Dr. S. A. Olakojo, IAR &T, Ibadan

Rev. A.O. Olatokun, NASC/FDA

Dr. Amare Tegbaru, IITA Liberia

Prof. Bamire, A. S. OAU Ife

Afolabi Samson O. Premier Seeds

Stella Thomas, Tecni Seeds

Dr. Vincent Gwarazimba, AADIL

National Coordinator:  Prof. S. G. Ado

National Secretary: Ibrahim Abdullahi

1.0 Introduction

The Nigeria Working Group meeting was chaired by the National Coordinator, Prof. S. G. Ado. The Chairman informed members of five major issues for discussion during the meeting, which include: 1. Seed production data collation; 2. identification of promising OPVs and Hybrids from Regional Trials for on-farm trials; 3. identification of promising OPVs and Hybrids for release;  4. Fund allocation for projects and 5. Revisiting the country strategy.

2.0 Collation of Seed Production Data

Members agreed that the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), which is the Seeds Regulatory Agency in Nigeria, be responsible for monitoring and collation of data on DT Maize Seeds production from both the formal and informal seeds sectors. The Agency was further solicited to appoint a focal person to be responsible for the collation. DTMA Project members also agreed to assist with information on DT seed production figures whenever required. Members were assured of the support of the Council with regards to DT seed data collation. . 

3.0 Identification of Genotypes for on -farm Trials

Members were reminded of nominations made in 2011 which were tested on farm starting from 2012. Members agreed that these genotypes will be tested again in 2013 to generate two year data. However, the following promising genotypes were identified for inclusion in on farm trials.

                                                                                               

Set 1: Extra Early Hybrid

EEWH-20, EEWH-17, EEYH-21, EEYH-26

Set 2: Early QPM

EWQH-7, EWQH-8, EYQH-14, EWQH-18

Set 3: Early DT Hybrids

EWH29, EWH-19, .EWH-3, EWH-31

Set 4: 3 way cross DT STR                  

.M1124-3, M1227-12, M1128-8, .SC 719

Set 5: Top cross

M1026-10, M1026-2, M0926-12, M0926-7, M09 26-8

4.0 Identification of Genotypes for Variety Release

Six genotypes including 3 early maturing OPVs (Pool 18 SR/AKS94 DMRESRY, DTE Y STR SYN, 2004 TZE DT STR) one intermediate (DTWSTR SYN) and two hybrids (M026-7 and M0926-8) were identified for nomination for release in 2012. Members agreed that these genotypes be used for DUS/VCU in 2013. Three private agencies: Adamawa Agricultural Development Investment Limited (AADIL), Premier Seeds Nig. Ltd (PSNL) and SeedCo West Africa indicated their plans to conduct demonstrations with these genotypes. AADIL will conduct demonstrations of the six genotypes at Ganye and Song in Adamawa State, PSNL will demonstrate the 2 hybrids, while IAR will demonstrate 1 set of the 6 genotypes. SeedCo will also provide another genotype SC 719 to be tested along with the 7 others. About 10 kg of each variety will be required making a total of 80 kg. While the early maturing varieties will be paired, the two hybrids will also be paired and the only intermediate maturing variety will be paired with TZL Comp 1 SYN. Other details of the demonstrations were also discussed.

5.0 Project Budgets

The 2013 budget for the projects largely remained as they were in 2012. However, members made slight upward review of budgets for DTMA P1A, DTMA P1B, DTMA P1C and DTMA P5A.

6.0 Country Strategy

Discussion on the country strategy was rescheduled for the next national planning meeting scheduled before trial establishment.

PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND BUDGETS

Project Code	Title	Project Team	Project Locations	Activities/Materials to be Tested	Approved budget ($)
DTMA P 1A (IAR ABU)	Performance evaluation of promising drought escaping and/or tolerant varieties and hybrids in multiple locations	Dr. H. MANI  -Agronomy Prof. S.G. ADO - Plant breeding Dr.  I.S. USMAN - Plant Physiology Ms.  R.O. ABDULMALIK - Plant breeding Mr. A. HUSSAIN -Seed production  Mr. H.JANTAR - Agronomy Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Staff	44 (8 OPVs and 36 hybrids) Sudan and  NGS	·     20 locations; ·     Need for detailed protocols to accompany packages; ·     Adequate seed packages along with detailed protocols should be timely supplied	5,220
DTMA P  1B (UNILORIN)	Performance evaluation of promising drought escaping and/or tolerant varieties and hybrids in multiple locations	Dr. G. Olaoye – Maize Breeder -University of Ilorin Prof. Y. A. Abayomi – Agron./Physiol. – University of Ilorin F.A. Bankole (Mrs.)        Maize Breeder Dr. F. O. Takim - Agronomist      .	22 sets (2 sets of 11 trials each of  Early, intermediate, and hybrids)	·     To conduct pre-season orientation training for technicians on data collection	4,180

DTMA P1 C (UNIMAID)	Performance evaluation of promising drought escaping and/or tolerant varieties and hybrids in Sudan Savanna of North Eastern Nigeria	Dr.I.A.Sodangi-Agronomist(Team Leader)      Dr. A. U. Izge - Plant Breeder                               Dr. I. Y. Dugje -  System Agron./Physiologist         Dr. A. T. S. Bibinu - Agronomist -LCRI                                  Bashir A. Ali - Adaptive Research Officer       Borno State ADP Staff	19 sets of three way cross, early DT variety, extra early variety and early DT hybrid for regional trials	·     Entries to be supplied by IITA for DT regional trials ·      To conduct preseason training on data collection	3600
DTMA P 3A (UNIMAID)	On – farm testing of drought tolerant maize varieties in Sudan savanna of Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria	Dr. I. Y. Dugje – Systems Agron. /Physiol. – University of Maiduguri Dr. D. Aminu – Maize Breeder Prof. S.D. Joshua – Agron./Weed Scientist Dr. I. Abu Abdul– Agric Extension. – UNIMAID Dr. Y. L. Idrisa – Agric. Extension - UNIMAID Mr. I. A. Teli (M. Sc.) – Agric. Extension - Borno State ADP Staff	35 on farm trials, 12  result demonstrations of community seeds 1 field day	Set 1 – Early OPV TZE YDT STR C2 TZE COMP DT C 2F2 W SYN DTE STR Y 2004 TZE Y DT STR C4 Set 2: Extra-Early OPV 2004 TZEE Y DT STR C2 2000 SYN EE STR QPM 99 TZEE Y STR QPM Set 3 – Early Hybrid M 1124 – 20 M1124-26 M1026-10 M1026-13 Ste 4 – Extra Early hybrid TZEE i 39 X TZEE i190 TZEE i 79 X TZEE i 82 TZEE i82 X TZEE i79 x TZEE i95	5,000
DTMA P 3B (IAR)	Participatory on – farm evaluation of drought tolerant maize varieties and hybrids in some North West and North Central States of Nigeria	R. A. Omolehin – Socio – economist I. S. Usman – Plant physiologist N. Kuchinda – Agronomy R.O Abdulmalik – Plant Breeder Bello Hassan – Agric Econs L.L Yakubu - Extension H.A Yusuf - Extension	40 farmer replicates across 3 communities 1 field day	Set 1: Extra Early Hybrid 1.EEWH-20 2. EEWH-17 3. EEYH-21 4.EEYH-26 Set 2: Early QPM 1.EWQH-7 2.EWQH-8 3.EYQH-14 4.EWQH-18 Set 3: Early DT Hybrids 1.EWH29 2.EWH-19 3.EWH-3 4.EWH-31 Set 4: 3 way cross DT STR 1.M1124-3 2.M1227-12 3.M1128-8 4.SC 719 Set 5: Top cross 5.M1026-10 6 M1026-2 7.M0926-12 8.M09 26-7 9.M09 26-8 Set 6: OPVS 1.Pool 18 SR / AK 94 /QPM 2.DTE Y STR SYN 3. DT STR 4.DTW STR SYN
DTMA P 3C (NAERLS)	Participatory on – farm testing of drought tolerant maize varieties and hybrids	Prof. J. E. Onyibe – Extension Agron. – NAERLS Dr. R. A. Omolehin – Socio – Economist Dr. N. Kuchinda – Agronomist Mrs. L. L. Yakubu – Extensionist Extension Staff of Katsina and Kano State ADPs	40 sites in 2 locations in Kano State 1         field day	Set 1 – Early OPV 1    TZE YDT STR C2 2         TZE COMP DT C 2F2 W 3  SYN DTE STR Y Set 2 – Early Hybrid 1         TZE W POP DT STR C4 X TZE i 5 2         TZE i2 X TZE i 87 3         M 1124 – 20 Ste 3 – Extra Early hybrid 1TZEE i 39 X TZEE i190 2TZEE i 79 X TZEE i 82 3TZEE i82 X TZEE i79 x TZEE i95	5,000
DTMA P 3D (UNILORIN)	Participatory on – farm evaluation of drought tolerant maize varieties and hybrids in the southern Guinea savanna agro – ecologies of Nigeria	J. O. Akangbe – Agric Extension G. Olaoye - Breeder F.O. Takim - Agronomy O. A. Ayinde – Agric Economic	Three mother trials and 26 baby trials and 3 MTPs in three states in SGS 1 field day	1.TZL COMP4 C3 DT* 2.TZE-W DT STR QPM C0* 3.DTE-W STR SYN C0* 4.EVDT-Y 2000 STR C0* 5.DT-SYN 7-W* 6.TZE-W DT STR C4* 7.DT SYN-8 W* 8.2009 TZE W DT STR* Set-2 1.       2004 TZE –Y-DT 2.       EVDT-W-99 QPM STR 3.       EVDT-Y STR SYN C1       Set -3 1.       DE-W STR SYN 1 2.       EVDT –Y 2008 STR 3.       2010 TZE-Y DT STR 4.       2010 TZE – W DT STR 5.       WHITE DT STR SYN/IWD C3 SYN Y-1-W 6.       TZL COMP1 –W/DT SYN 1-W 7.       DT STR –W C2 8.       TZE-W POP DT STR –C4 X TZEEi15 9.       TZEi83 x TZE i60 10.   TZE i39 X TZE i190	5,000
DTMA 5A (IAR)	Complementary Breeding activities for drought Tolerant and Striga Resistant Maize	Prof. S. G. Ado – Maize Breeder Dr. I. S. Inuwa – Plant Physiologist U. S. Abdullahi – Seed Technologist A. Husaini – Seed Science R. O. Abdulmalik – Plant Breeding A. D. Halilu – Plant Breeding/Biotech	On-station Samaru (IAR) At least 150 inbred lines maintained and Increased 20 Top cross and other hybrids composed and nominated for regional trials in 2014. Four (4) DT OPVs developed and nominated for regional trials Breeder Seed of 10 OPVs and 10 parent lines of hybrids will be produced		9000
DTMA 5B (IAR)	Drought Tolerant Maize Breeder and Foundation seed production	I. S. Usman - S. G. Ado H. Abubakar R. O. Abdulmalik	200kg breeder seed and 10t of foundation seed of DT OPVs and Hydrids  will be produced		5,120
	Promotional Literature and audiovisuals	J. E. Onyibe Omenesa ZE Onagwa G.I. P. Maiyaki (Mrs) A. Jabiru Ahmed Tijjani Abubar			3,500
	In – country monitoring tour	NAERLS, IAR, UNIMAID, UNILORIN, Seed companies in Nigeria, Extension services in Nigeria, National Agricultural Seeds Council, NACGRAB			3,500
	In – country work group meeting	NAERLS, IAR, UNIMAID, UNILORIN, Seed companies in Nigeria, Extension services in Nigeria, National Agricultural Seeds Council, NACGRAB			5,250
	Support for variety release (DUS and VCU	Variety Release Committee (VRC)			2,000
	Support for seed cleaning and seed storage	Private Seed Company			2,500

National Working Group Meetings

i. Before trial establishment          - May/June

ii. After trial establishment           - August/September

In Country Monitoring Tour

August/September