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We work in partnerships to reinvigorate the campaign on integrated soil fertility management using legumes. We offer advocacy and lobbying services for and on behalf of members including scaling up improved legume technologies within our region. Our current membership is varied with institutions dealing in legumes, commercial and subsistence legume farmers include, chambers of commerce and industry and agro based Non Governmental Organizations to mention but a few.

Achievements/Benefits for our members

  • Establishment of the first-ever legumes alliance for the sector.
  • Building a network for industry leaders to chart the strategic direction for the sector.
  • Agreeing on common standards and services for the association for better market penetration.
  • Assembled a renowned pool of expert in the legumes value chain.
  • Providing an instant trust factor for business transactions for members.
  • Regular sharing of up-to-date data, and information on new technologies and market opportunities.
  • Regular monthly meetings where members get updates on data and information.
  • Attracted Membership of 30 institutions with a combined membership potential of 1,000,000 legume producers positioned to strengthen the weak legumes supply chain.
  • Protecting the environment with eco-friendly farming methods.
  • Emphasizing better resources utilization rather than duplication of efforts for reliable legumes supply chain.
  • Providing market data, and information on legume value chains.
  • Lobbying and advocating for smart and enabling policies. Business capacity building for members.

Other Activities

  • Facilitate training on production, processing and marketing of legumes.
  • Coordinate increased market opportunities and linkages.
  • Establish mechanisms to ensure parent seed used is of high quality and from traceable sources.
  • Conduct member initiated ventures.
  • Training in marketing, business and financial management
  • Research and Development in the Legume Seed value chain
  • Advocacy and Lobbying for legume resource development

We Value Members Voices

 

All interested can contribute to and benefit from what we do by joining EPLSA as an Associate Member or a Full Member.

We are governed by a democratic and dynamic constitution and by-laws agreed by members.

We offer advocacy and lobbying services for and on behalf of members including scaling up improved legume technologies at national, regional and global scale.

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