

Thirty-five-year-old Yacouba Tanda was trained in improved seed production techniques and soil fertility management options that have helped him to cultivate seven hectares of seed of an improved millet variety. I have learnt the techniques of quality seed production and marketing, he says. I also learned to operate a farming account, which I could not do before. I can plan my seasonal activities properly, take stock of the situation and calculate in advance the return on investment per hectare.