DroughtTEGO: Drought tolerant and high yield maize varieties

Boost yields, and income with advanced maize.

TEGO is an improved varieties maize technology developed to bolster drought resilience and improve grain output in maize cultivation. Developed through collaborative research efforts, TEGO integrates cutting-edge genetic traits, advanced breeding techniques, and climate-smart agricultural practices to address the pressing challenges posed by erratic rainfall patterns and water scarcity in agricultural landscapes.

This technology is TAAT1 validated.

9•7

Scaling readiness: idea maturity 9/9; level of use 7/9

Cost: $$$ 0.8—1.2 USD/kg

Seed selling cost

ROI: $$$ 20—35 %

Yield increased

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Problem

Erratic Rainfall Patterns and Water Scarcity: The variability in precipitation poses a significant challenge to agricultural productivity, as crops like maize require sufficient water for optimal growth and development.
Challenges Associated with Drought Resilience: Traditional maize varieties often lack sufficient resilience to withstand prolonged drought conditions, resulting in decreased yields and economic losses for farmers.
Limited Access to Improved Varieties: Farmers in Sub-Saharan African countries face challenges in accessing improved maize varieties due to limited investments in the seed production sector.
Low Productivity in Maize Farming: Conventional maize varieties may not be well-suited for the diverse climatic and soil conditions found in Sub-Saharan Africa, leading to low productivity in maize farming.
Food and Nutritional Insecurity: Limited access to improved maize varieties can contribute to food and nutritional insecurity in the region, affecting both the quantity and quality of harvested grain.

Solution

TEGO, improved maize varieties with enhanced drought tolerance
Breeding of maize hybrids with high yield (20-35% yield increase) potential under drought stress conditions
Promotion of sustainable agricultural practices, including conservation agriculture and integrated soil fertility management
Provision of training and extension services on climate-smart agricultural practices
Empowerment of smallholder farmers through access to improved maize varieties and knowledge resources
These varieties are specifically developed to perform well in diverse climatic and soil conditions.

Key points to design your business plan

This technology may be of interest to seed companies, resellers, and users.

Manufacture

Manufacturing DroughtTEGO technology offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution empowering diverse farming communities. Efficient multiplication of DroughtTEGO seeds requires the

Acquisition of Foundation or Registered Seed, depending on the role in the seed multiplication process.
Obtain certificates to multiply DroughtTEGO varieties, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements stipulated by each country in Sub-Saharan Africa for producing and selling certified seeds locally.

The potential customers for DroughtTEGO seeds include wholesale distributors supplying retailers, as well as development projects, government agencies, and NGOs. Establishing robust partnerships with wholesale distributor networks is crucial for the successful distribution and adoption of DroughtTEGO technology, facilitating its widespread implementation and impact across agricultural landscapes.

Resellers

Selling DroughtTEGO maize varieties fosters closer engagement between businessmen and their target audience, facilitating access to farmers.

To successfully navigate this market, it's crucial to:

Identify reliable sources for bulk procurement of DroughtTEGO seeds,
Optimize transportation logistics, and secure suitable storage facilities to maintain seed quality.

Your potential customer base includes small, local retailers seeking quality agricultural products, development projects aiming to enhance agricultural productivity, farmers looking to adopt innovative technologies, and producer cooperatives or associations interested in collective farming initiatives.

By catering to these diverse stakeholders, you can effectively distribute DroughtTEGO technology and drive positive change in agricultural communities.

Users

DroughtTEGO maize varieties present a transformative solution for farmers.

As key partners, you require sellers of DroughtTEGO maize varieties to facilitate widespread adoption.

The cost structure for implementing DroughtTEGO technology includes the following components:

The price of DroughtTEGO maize seeds.
Labour costs for planting per hectare.
Fertilizer inputs amount per hectare.
Harvesting and winnowing of grain incur per hectare.

To estimate the profit realized with the use of DroughtTEGO technology, the total revenue generated from increased grain yields must be compared against the total cost of inputs, including seed, labour, fertilizer, and harvesting expenses.

Adults 18 and over: Positive high

Under 18: Positive medium

Women: Positive medium

Climate adaptability: Highly adaptable

Farmer climate change readiness: Significant improvement

Biodiversity: No impact on biodiversity

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested

Countries where the technology has been tested and adopted
Country	Tested	Adopted
Ethiopia	Tested	Adopted
Kenya	Tested	Adopted
Mozambique	Tested	Adopted
Nigeria	Tested	Adopted
South Africa	Tested	Adopted
Tanzania	Tested	Adopted
Uganda	Tested	Adopted

This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ	Subtropic - warm	Subtropic - cool	Tropic - warm	Tropic - cool
Arid
Semiarid
Subhumid
Humid

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Goal 1: no poverty

Goal 2: zero hunger

Goal 8: decent work and economic growth

Goal 12: responsible production and consumption

Selection: Choose the appropriate DroughtTEGO variety based on local climate and soil conditions.
Planting: Follow standard maize planting practices, ensuring optimal soil and fertilizer management.
Nutrient Optimization: In low-fertility soils, supplement with inorganic fertilizers to enhance nutrient uptake.
Complementary Practices: Consider legume intercropping, manure application, and mulching for added nutrients and water retention.