By Shawn McGuire, Seed Security Officer at FAO When communities are affected by crises – whether caused by natural disasters, conflict, or chronic stresses – ensuring access to seeds for food production is vital for community recovery and resilience. Seed Security Assessments (SSAs) are pivotal in shaping effective seed-related interventions. Seed aid, long viewed as...Read More

In a dynamic and highly anticipated webinar moderated by Henri Maindiaux from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), SEADS officially launched the French version of its renowned handbook. The event marked a critical moment for advancing agricultural resilience in Francophone Africa and other French-speaking regions grappling with conflict and climate change. A vital...Read More

We’re excited to announce that the LEGS-SEADS Joint Assessment Tool (JAT) webinar is now available for viewing on the SEADS YouTube channel! The JAT is a groundbreaking tool developed by LEGS (Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards) and SEADS to streamline emergency assessments for both crop and livestock needs. By integrating these processes, the JAT offers...Read More

Haiti, a nation known for its resilience, has faced numerous emergencies in recent years, from earthquakes to hurricanes. Ludger Jean Simon, a senior agronomist at the American University of the Caribbean, believes the widespread adoption of SEADS (Standards for Supporting Crop-related Livelihoods in Emergencies) could greatly enhance Haiti’s crisis response, especially in the agricultural sector....Read More

We’re thrilled to announce that the French and Spanish versions of the SEADS Handbook are now online! “The new language versions of the SEADS Handbook enable the principles and standards to be extended to new geographical regions of the world that are vulnerable to crises where crop-related responses are required: Central and South America, and...Read More

We are excited to inform you that applications for the first SEADS Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) course is now open! The course will be held from 18-23 November 2024 at the ILRI Campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Apply now! The SEADS ToT is designed for professionals in NGOs, government agencies, international organizations, and independent...Read More

By Suresh Chandra Babu, Rajesh Dhungel, Prajula Mulmi, and Nandita Srivastava [1] Climate change significantly impacts food security in Nepal, particularly affecting animal health and agricultural performance. The climate change related changes are affecting the Himalayan microclimates which has a bearing on crop suitability, productivity, and yield. With over 80% of the population relying on...Read More

The Nepal Pilot Practitioner Training Course, hosted by the CRS Nepal Country program, concluded successfully in late June. This intensive three-day session aimed to enhance the quality and impact of emergency crop response programming on livelihoods. The training gathered 24 participants, including 12 women, from a diverse array of organizations such as the Food and...Read More

By Alistair Short, SEADS Coordinator Throughout rural areas in low-income countries affected by crises, small-scale mixed farming systems are common and, in many cases, rely on synergies between crop and livestock production. In these circumstances, an initial assessment during an emergency should ideally address agricultural production and livelihoods as a whole. To aid responders in...Read More