Thumbnail Image

Catalogue ouest africain des espèces et variétés végétales

Year of publication 2008

Pages 116

Author Plant Production and Protection Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Le Catalogue ouest africain des espèces et variétés végétales (COAFEV) est un instrument majeur de l’harmonisation de la réglementation semencière mise en place par la Communauté économique des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO), l’Union économique et monétaire ouest africaine (UEMOA), et le Comité permanent inter-Etats de lutte contre la sécheresse au Sahel (CILSS). Il représente la liste limitative des variétés ou types variétaux dont les semences peuvent être produites e t commercialisées dans la zone. Il est constitué par la somme des variétés inscrites dans les catalogues nationaux des États membres. Cette première version du catalogue contient également, pour une phase transitoire, les variétés les plus largement diffusées dans les pays de la zone. Onze espèces y sont inclues : le mil, le sorgho, le maïs, le riz, l’arachide, le niébé, l’igname, le manioc, la pomme de terre, l’oignon et la tomate. L’objectif de la mise en place de ce catalogu e régional est de simplifier les démarches permettant à une variété d’être commercialisée en Afrique de l’Ouest tout en garantissant la qualité des variétés mises sur le marché. Ce système permettra ainsi de donner accès aux agriculteurs de la zone à une plus grande diversité de variétés intéressantes pour l’agriculture ouest-africaine.

Language French

Also available in:

Related items

Showing items related by metadata.

  • Thumbnail Image
    Book (stand-alone)
    West African Catalogue of Plant Species and Varieties 2008
    Also available in:
    The West African Catalogue of Plant Species and Varieties (COAFEV) is a major tool of seed regulation harmonization that has been implemented by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), and the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS). It provides a limitative list of varieties or varietal type whose seed may be produced and commercialized within the region. It is the aggregate of the varieties registered in the national catalogues of the Member States. This first version also contains, for a transition phase, the most widely disseminated varieties in the countries of the region. Eleven species are included: pearl millet, sorghum, maize, rice, groundnut, cowpea, yam, cassava, Irish potato, onion and tomato. The objective of this catalogue is to simplify the procedures required for a variety to be commercialized in West Africa, while at the same t ime guaranteeing the quality of those varieties. This system will therefore give farmers in the region access to a wider diversity of varieties relevant to West African agriculture.
  • No Thumbnail Available
    Document
    Plant genetic resources newsletter 1996
    Also available in:
    No results found.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Book (stand-alone)
    Pests and diseases guide of sorghum, pearl millet and sesame 2025
    Also available in:
    No results found.
    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) technically supports the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and Saudi REEF in the implementation of the project “Strengthening MEWA's capacity to implement its Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development (SRAD) Programme” (2019–2025). This strategic initiative aims to enhance institutional capacities, boost agricultural productivity, strengthen rural institutions, generate employment, and empower youth and women-led enterprises – all while promoting the sustainable management of land, water, and other vital natural resources. As part of these efforts, FAO, in collaboration with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), MEWA, and Saudi REEF, has placed special emphasis on promoting rainfed cereal cultivation in southwestern Saudi Arabia. This region, rich in agricultural heritage, faces unique challenges, particularly in managing pests and diseases that affect crop yields. This publication, “Pests and diseases guide of sorghum, pearl millet and sesame”, has been developed under the SRAD project to provide practical, field-oriented knowledge for farmers, extension workers, and researchers. It aims to address biotic constraints in crop production and support informed decision-making in pest and disease management. The guide documents experiences, shares lessons learned and presents preliminary findings. It serves as a valuable reference to raise awareness and strengthen resilience in rainfed farming systems.
Show more

Users also downloaded

Showing related downloaded files

No results found.