Yemeni Association for Sustainable Agriculture Developement

Mission of the Association YASAD, the Yemeni Association for Sustainable Agriculture Development was founded in 2007 (by decree # 29) and its main office is located in Sanaa. Researchers, academicians, technicians and farmers are among its members. YASAD is a cooperation association conducting applied research and studies for development and agricultural production purposes as well as for conserving and enhancing natural and genetic resources (biodiversity). The mission includes documentation, exchange and diffusion of local knowledge and expertise and favors cooperation and collaboration with national and international organizations and services sharing the same concerns for developing a sustainable agriculture Goals of the Association 1-Conserving and developing the agricultural heritage, including genetic resources (biodiversity) 2-Contributing to preserved natural resources as well as to a revived sustainable management, in the current climatic change perspective 3-Contributing to improved life conditions of rural and urban families 4-Strengthening agricultural production and supporting farmers' access to marketing, focusing on local seeds and varieties as well as on organic farming 5-Boosting cooperation, collaboration and networking between farmers, national and international organizations and other services sharing the same concerns for developing a sustainable agriculture