The project aims to accelerate commercialization of key oilseed value chains while improving the livelihoods and resilience of smallholder farmers.
Kenya is ready to increase maize imports from Uganda but insists that strict food safety standards must accompany expanded trade.
The three-year project will support school feeding programs in India, Uganda, and Ethiopia while new ICRISAT research shows sorghum can maintain yields with less nitrogen fertilizer.
Visit focuses on farm practices, extension support, and possible joint work to raise output.
Thousands of farmers in northern Uganda will receive maize seed to improve food supply and incomes.