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INCREASING CASSAVA SAFE MATERIAL UTILIZATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. Paulin NJINGULULA/ André Nsuanda INERA- MULUNGU/ Mvuazi Tél . : (243) 82 22 16046/09 98 16 92 92 E-mail : pnjingulula@yahoo.fr. INERA background. INERA is the national agricultural research Institute
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INCREASING CASSAVA SAFE MATERIAL UTILIZATIONIN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO Paulin NJINGULULA/ André Nsuanda INERA- MULUNGU/ Mvuazi Tél. : (243) 82 22 16046/09 98 16 92 92 E-mail : pnjingulula@yahoo.fr
INERA background • INERA is the national agricultural research Institute • INERA objective for this project: • rapid multiplication and dissemination • of Cassava clean planting material,
Experience on TC Virus free National Collection TrialsSuccessed Longi – longi43 40 Bilolo52 49 Ndombe8378 Lembe130125 Kimpembe126111 NgaïNgaï188161 Suzane130120 Kivanga148136 Total1900920
Methodology • Baseline study • Particitoryselection ( 4 sites mulungu and Mvuazi) • Value chainmarketanalysis ( Strenght,weakness,opportunities, treats • A studyon alternative laborcostreduction • Establish a network among involved communities and institutions( exhange of information) • At least 10 farmers groups planting TC material • Establishmothergardens • At least one FarmerfieldSchool by site (4 sites)
Training • Training of trainers ( 10) • Use existing plateforms ( farmers groups) • Use developed material from ASARECA • Provide training material to trainers • Training of farmers group ( 120 farmers trained)
Multiplication and dissemination of LC TC material • Mulungu : 2 ha INERA Station • 4ha ( farmers plateforms) • Mvuazi : 1 ha INERA station • 3 ha ( on farm ) • AWARENESS CREATION • One leaflet/ variety • At least 20 farmers groups using dissemination material • 6institutions (Partners from Public and ONG) involved into multiplication and dissemination