Strengthening
the Legume
Value Chain
Eastern Province Legume Seed Alliance (EPLSA) is a premier Non Governmental business membership organization mainstreaming efficient legume seed system in the province.
Who We Are
Eastern Province Legume Seed Alliance (EPLSA) is a registered (1918), and growing business membership organization, BMO, with a mission to strengthen the legume network for a growing 400,000 strong members consisting of small producers, aggregators, agro-dealers and processors.
The alliance will position the sector strategically to tap into the growing national, regional and national demand and market for legumes for their health proteins, vitamins, minerals and fiber for the growing human population and livestock and fish industry.
Got the best 3rd Service Provider at the Provincial Agricultural Show held this year, 2023.
Our Story
Registered in 2018, we are a premier Non Governmental business membership organization mainstreaming efficient legume seed system in the province.
Our core aim is to strengthen the legume value chain.
We help members foster legume seed production for sustainable seed supply and crop productivity,
We aim to enhance multi sectoral participatory efforts in regard to legume utilization using the voice of members.
Our Vision
A competitive stable and guaranteed legumes supply chain to meet the growing demand.
Our Mission
To deliver value for investments for our members by adopting and complying with best practices of the industry on technological innovations and data based business decisions.
Our Organization
Strengthening the Legume Value Chain
Other Activities
- Facilitate training on production, processing and marketing of legumes.
- Coordinate increased market opportunities and linkages.
- Training in marketing, business and financial management
- Research and Development in the Legume Seed value chain
- Establish mechanisms to ensure parent seed used is of high quality and from traceable sources.
- Conduct member initiated ventures.
- Advocacy and Lobbying for legume resource development