West Africa’s farmers need new seeds. A major roadblock is slowing them down.

More than 200 agricultural leaders and experts are demanding change. They want to speed up the movement of seeds across West Africa. The call comes just before a major forum in Kigali. Currently, moving seeds from one West African country to another is slow and complex. Different rules in each nation create delays. This stops farmers from getting better, stronger crops quickly. The group says this must end. They argue that faster seed movement is key to feeding a growing population. It also helps farmers fight against climate change and poor harvests. The Kigali forum will now focus on this urgent request. The goal is clear: get better seeds to farmers without the wait.