African Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC)
African Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC)
The Africa Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC) is a joint initiative of the World Vegetable Center and the Africa Seed Trade Association (AFSTA), created to strengthen the vegetable seed sector across Africa.
Established in 2018, the AVBC enables companies to:
- Learn about the latest developments in vegetable breeding research.
- Obtain improved breeding material such as varieties, inbred lines and hybrids.
- Meet breeders and researchers to strengthen their technical networks.
- Share knowledge with seed companies across Africa.
- Invest in joint projects aligned with company needs.
Membership is open exclusively to AFSTA members in good standing and supports small, regional, and international seed companies.
WorldVeg is an autonomous, non-profit agricultural research institute committed to improving vegetable biodiversity, varieties, and production systems through global partnerships.
Why Join AVBC
AVBC membership is a strategic investment that enables seed companies to reduce R&D costs, shorten time-to-market, and access pre-validated breeding lines developed to meet African market needs.
Members gain early access to elite genetics and breeding materials in tomato, pepper, onion, okra, African eggplant, amaranth, pumpkin, and mungbean. They also benefit from direct support from WorldVeg breeders, exclusive breeding materials, and collaborative projects that reduce technical risk while increasing product competitiveness and profitability.
Join the Africa Vegetable Breeding Consortium (AVBC) and transform cutting-edge breeding innovations into commercial success.