Tenders Are Invited For Provision Of Agricultur Al Inputs

Tenders are invited for Terms of Reference for Procurement for Provision of Agricultur Al Inputs(Seeds and Tools Using a Voucher System Based in Project Beneficiaries Preferences) Bid subject: Procurement for provision of agricultural inputs(seeds and tools using a voucher system based in project beneficiaries preferences). Project Overview. Action Against Hunger is implementing a multi-disciplinary project called RISE in Kismayu. The projects Result 1: Increased sustainable agro-pastoral production and livelihood diversification for vulnerable households in Kismayo supports riverine farmers with the objective of increasing their production in a sustainable manner both for improved inc ome and food consumption and additionally promote agroforestry within these communities. Under this result, one of the activities is the provision of agricultural input including s eeds and tools to project supported farmers. This will be implemented through value vouchers. The farmers will each receive a 60 USDs voucher that they will use to redeem farm tools and a variety of seeds to use to plant on their farms. The use of the value vouchers is bein g done with the objective of increasing the farmers choice on what to cultivate in their farms and t o choose the quantities of seeds they need. Giving them agency over their production. The project will work with an agricultural inputs dealer. The agricultural inputs dealer will be responsible for ensuring the farmers receive the inputs they require and have prioritised in a timely manner for them to maximum the deyr farming season. Additionally, the projec t requires that a lasting relationship is established between the input supplier and the farmers and that they continue to work together even after the project ends. Scope of Work The identified agricultural inputs supplier is expected to serve 300 farmers in Kismay u district across 03 villages i.e Haji Weyne, Yontoy and Bulagadud. The scope of work is as below: Once identified, plan for and facilitate meetings with the project beneficiaries, to establish their agriculture inputs needs (seeds and tools). Based on the beneficiaries preference plan for agricultural inputs fairs/distributions. Each project supported farmer will receive a voucher worth 60 USDs, that they will redeem for their choice of seeds and tools. They should however have a mix of seeds and not only redeem one crop variety. The seeds distributed should be certified and open pollinated variety seeds. The tools should be of the best quality made of long-lasting materials and of the right size to be used by the farmers in the target villages. Hold farmer sensitization sessions on best practices for the different seeds, establish networks with the farmers by sharing their contacts and store locations ensuring the farmers can contact them or their distributors if need be and in the future. This will be a top up to the agricultural inputs and will not be charged/paid for. Tender Link : https://somalijobs.com/tenders

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