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Author : N. P. Louwaars
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Seed distribution
ISBN : WISC:89063190235
Author : Spielman, David J.,Gatto, Marcel,Wossen, Tesfamicheal,McEwan, Margaret,Abdoulaye, Tahirou,Maredia, Mywish K.,Hareau, Guy
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
In many developing countries, smallholder farmers cultivating vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs) have limited access to quality planting material. This constraint can limit both the yield of and returns on VPC cultivation. Yet policy and regulatory initiatives designed to strengthen access to quality VPC planting materials have been relatively unsuccessful to date. Part of the problem is the unique biological and economic characteristics of vegetative propagation and its distinctness from cereal crops, which dominate narratives on seed system reforms. Drawing on qualitative analysis of policy and practice, this study examines reform options related to quality assurance regulations in four crop-country combinations: cassava in Nigeria and Vietnam, and potato in Kenya and Vietnam. The study highlights theory and evidence on existing models of regulation; alternative models that may better incentivize cost-effective multiplication and distribution; and recommendations for policy, regulation, and investment in VPC seed markets. Findings indicate that regulations designed around strict and centralized quality control systems tend to limit market size, while more localized production systems are limited by both capacity and reach. These findings suggest the need for alternatives that balance a permissive regulatory regime with decentralized production systems, grassroots capacity development, market surveillance, and systems that integrate internal (producer-level) quality assurance with external (regulatory) quality assurance.
Author : Elizabeth Cromwell,Esbern Friis-Hansen,Michael Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Seed distribution
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073938973
Author : Sam Kugbei
Publisher : ICARDA
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Industrial management
ISBN : 9789291271023
Author : Venkatachalam Venkatesan
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821330861
World Bank Discussion Paper No. 266. Seed production and distribution are important factors in determining the pace of agricultural development. For a seed system to be effective, it must satisfy the different requirements of each crop. Presently
Author : Steven Jaffee,Jitendra P. Srivastava,Banco Mundial
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:777762861
Author : E. Cromwell,Steve Wiggins,Sondra Wentzel
Publisher : Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016035094
Author : Steven Jaffee,Jitendra Srivastava
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000368584
This paper analyzes the economic and institutional factors affecting the appropriate roles for the public and private sectors in seed supply systems, it also examines the current mix of public and private sector seed activities world-wide, and traces changes in the structure and operation of national seed systems in selected industrialized and developed countries. By defining the scope for private sector involvement in seed development and supply activities as well as critical and complementary roles for the public sector in development of efficient seed systems, this paper seeks to contribute to the design of improved strategies for seed system development in developing countries and in formerly centrally planned countries.
Author : Neils P Louwaars
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482229318
Learn what it takes to create and implement a truly successful seed policy! This unique book brings together international experts on seed policy and law. While other books approach the subject from the perspective of seed industry development and privatization, Seed Policy, Legislation, and Law makes clear that a successful national seed policy must be based on a thorough analysis of connected issues such as biodiversity and rural development. In addition to giving you an essential overview of seed regulatory reform, this book will also bring you up to date on recent developments in the field, such as intellectual property and the biosafety of GMOs. Seed Policy, Legislation, and Law examines: quality control issues in developing countries case studies from Turkey, Uganda, and Bangladesh property rights for plant varieties the regulation of genetically modified seeds in emerging economies agro-biodiversity as it relates to seed policy why a farmer seed system is essential in a national seed sector the impact of the transition from central seed sector planning to a free market how international seed associations can impact policy development new technological developments like GURTs and appropriate policy responses
Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251044872
This publication presents the proceedings a meeting organized and implemented by the Asia & Pacific Seed Association and the Department of Agricultural Extension of the Ministry of Agriculture in Bangkok, Thailand in close collaboration with the Seed and Plant Genetic Resources Service of the FAO. In line with the Rome Declaration on World Food Security and the World Food Summit Plan of Action, the Meeting recognized that one of the major challenges facing most countries in Asia and the Pacific is the need to invest significant resources into strengthening their capacity to increase the availability of good quality seeds of a wider range of plant varieties. This will contribute to the maximization of both agrobiodiversity and productivity, in order to achieve national food security while reducing environmental degradation and the depletion of natural resources. The Meeting proposed and agreed to establish a regional seed network to facilitate the exchange of information and expertise among countries and to coordinate policies and programmes designed to strengthen and improve local seed production and distribution systems in Asia and the Pacific. The Seed Network for Asia and the Pacific (SNAP) will facilitate inter-country scientific and technical collaboration on seed production and supply, and promote crop genetic resources evaluation, conservation and utilization in the region.
Author : Carl Pray,Bharat Ramaswami
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780896293175
Overview of the seed industry in developing countries; An analytical framework; Government policies; Conclusions and priorities for future research.
Author : Sharanjit S. Bal,Johnson E. Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : WISC:89037126018
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251045550
The meeting recognised the need for the sustainable use of plant genetic resources for sustainable agricultural development of the region. Discussions focused on the appropriate mechanisms required to ensure capacity for the maintenance, production and equitable distribution of good quality seeds from a wide range of plant varieties. The meeting agreed to establish the Seed Consultative Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Author : J. Hanson
Publisher : ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9290532882
Author : Conny Almekinders,N. P. Louwaars
Publisher : Intermediate Technology Publications
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89065111965
This handbook covers a whole range of issues relating to local seed supply systems, including participatory plant breeding, and both technical and practical information on seed production and variety maintenance. It suggests new approaches and methods to support on-farm seed production by small-scale farmers in developing countries. The first part of the book describes the functioning of local seed systems and discusses their strengths, limitations and possibilities for improvement. The authors discuss in detail issues of genetic diversity and in-situ conservation, farmers' rights and legislation. The cases presented here illustrate the functioning of local seed systems and experiences with improving them. The second part contains technical information on seed production, selection, storage and distribution, and varietal maintenance and improvement of different groups of important food crops, which can be applied and implemented at the level of small-scale farming. The third part contains practical guidelines about how on researchers and agriculturalists might carry out surveys to investigate local seed systems and their limitations, and how they can involve interested farmers in practical experimentation to improve their crop seed. This book will be of great value and interest to people who work directly with farmers, including extension agents, national and international NGOs, and farmers' cooperative workers.
