SeedMatchGroup

African Development Bank Seed Programmes

AfDB-funded agricultural transformation, Feed Africa and food-security programmes need seed suppliers that combine African market knowledge with donor procurement standards. SeedMatchGroup delivers compliant seed programmes across the continent.

Direct answer

Which AfDB priority crops do you cover?

Maize, rice, wheat, cassava, sorghum, cowpea, soybean and priority vegetable crops under Feed Africa. A buyer submits one private brief through the RFQ builder. AfDB-funded agricultural transformation, Feed Africa and food-security programmes need seed suppliers that combine African market knowledge with donor procurement standards. SeedMatchGroup delivers compliant seed programmes across the continent. A dedicated sourcing specialist normalises it into a single technical specification, issues it to qualified international manufacturers, integrators and EPC contractors, and returns offers that can be compared line by line on the same scope, lead time and delivery terms.

Continental coverage

Sourcing across West, East, North and Southern Africa; delivery is arranged by the selected supplier with in-country agents.

Climate-resistant varieties

Drought-tolerant maize, sorghum, cowpea, millet and vegetable varieties suited to African agro-ecologies.

Frequently asked questions

Which AfDB priority crops do you cover?
Maize, rice, wheat, cassava, sorghum, cowpea, soybean and priority vegetable crops under Feed Africa.
How does SeedMatchGroup handle a requirement like "African Development Bank Seed Programmes"?
A buyer submits one private brief through the RFQ builder. AfDB-funded agricultural transformation, Feed Africa and food-security programmes need seed suppliers that combine African market knowledge with donor procurement standards. SeedMatchGroup delivers compliant seed programmes across the continent. A dedicated sourcing specialist normalises it into a single technical specification, issues it to qualified international manufacturers, integrators and EPC contractors, and returns offers that can be compared line by line on the same scope, lead time and delivery terms.
What size of project does the platform serve?
SeedMatchGroup works on commercial agricultural projects from USD 250K upward — greenhouses, irrigation and fertigation, seed processing and production facilities, nurseries, packhouses, cold chain, water treatment, agricultural solar and related infrastructure. Smaller retail or hobby requirements are outside the platform's scope.
Does the buyer pay anything to use SeedMatchGroup?
No. Buyers pay no platform fee, subscription or success fee. The platform is compensated by the supply side once a buyer selects a supplier, which is why the shortlist is assembled on technical fit rather than on who pays the most.
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Submit your request. Our team will match you with relevant suppliers and financing options. Supplier identities stay private — all communication runs through SeedMatchGroup.

  1. 1. Request
  2. 2. Location & timing
  3. 3. Details
  4. 4. Contact
  5. 5. Review

Tip: Pick the main project type and crop. If the project combines greenhouse, irrigation, climate and seeds, choose the closest type — you can add notes later.

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Open one private brief. A sourcing specialist validates and organises the RFQ, manages outreach to suitable independent suppliers, and presents any responses through SeedMatch on a consistent technical and commercial basis. Response numbers and timing are not guaranteed.

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