Post by Ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas en Côte d'Ivoire

🌱 Exciting Horizons for the Dutch Seed Sector in West Africa! The Dutch seed sector is renowned worldwide for its innovation, quality, and expertise — and now, new frontiers are opening up in two of West Africa’s most dynamic agricultural markets: Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal. A recent article highlights the growing opportunities for Dutch seed companies in these countries, where governments are actively investing in agricultural transformation, food self-sufficiency, and the development of robust seed value chains. 🇨🇮 In Côte d’Ivoire, the seed sector is evolving rapidly, with national priorities focused on rice, maize, soybean, and cassava — and a clear demand for high-quality certified seeds to help the country reduce its heavy reliance on food imports. 🇸🇳 In Senegal, accelerating investment in modern agriculture and a strong push for food sovereignty are creating fertile ground for seed sector partnerships, technology transfer, and sustainable crop solutions. The Netherlands has long been a trusted partner in West African agriculture — through initiatives in horticulture, agroecology, and research collaboration. The seed sector is a natural next step. For Dutch seed companies, this is more than a business opportunity — it’s a chance to contribute meaningfully to food security, farmer livelihoods, and climate-resilient agriculture across West Africa. 🔗Full article: https://lnkd.in/e93RhycM #SeedSector #WestAfrica #CoteDIvoire #Senegal #DutchAgri #Agribusiness #FoodSecurity #Agriculture Yannick ADOU Viviane Ndamba Djeumen Ceres Brouwer Bert van der Heide Ben Kubbinga Netherlands Agricultural Network