There are numerous quality information materials about seed sector sustainable development available out there. This wealth of knowledge addresses the entire array of the seed value chain. It can be used to strengthen the capacity along all steps of the seed value chain, for a more coordinated and effective seed sector development.
Every week, we highlight a specific initiative that is working towards strengthening knowledge about the seed sector in Africa via the publication of training material, guidelines, policy briefs, frameworks, datasets, videos, etc. The improved visibility of these initiatives will contribute to increase seed security, thus boosting the foundation of food security and livelihoods of Africa.
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Authors: ISSD, SeedSystem, Mercy Corps, 2022
Keywords: small seed enterprises; Farmers’ seed systems; emergencies
Seed systems in fragile states differ from seed systems in more stable environments. READ MORE
Author: FAO; 2010
Keywords: small seed enterprises; Farmers’ seed systems; emergencies
The seed security of small-scale rural households is often put at risk by natural and human-caused disasters. As a consequence, seeds are frequently provided to vulnerable households as part of the emergency response.READ MORE
Author: Robert G. Guei, Abdoulaye Barra and Drissa Silue´; 2011
Keywords: small seed enterprises; Cameroon; quality seed
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted two projects in Cameroon on strengthening rice, and sorghum, maize and millet seed production by smallholder seed enterprises (SSEs). READ MORE
Author: FAO; 2015
Keywords: policy; governance; plant genetic resources
These guidelines shall assist countries to implement the Second GPA in harmony with other relevant national and international commitments.
Authors: AFD, Terre solidaire, PAGEN; 2020
Keywords: Burkina Faso; integrated seed system; governance
In Africa in general and in West Africa in particular, there are two main seed systems that coexist: the formal system and the informal system.
Authors: ITPGRFA, FAO, CNR, 2013
Key words: public-private partnership; pre-breeding; governance
Mutually beneficial public-private partnerships, as an integral part of crop improvement, are critically important for pre-breeding. READ MORE
Authors: CO Ojiewo, S Kugbei, Z Bishaw and JC Rubyogo (eds) , 2013
Key words: governance; community seeds
Over the past decade, there has been an emerging trend to lower yield gaps through promoting more efficient and accessible input markets and ‘market-led technology adoption in agriculture’. READ MORE
Author: African Union Commission; 2021
Key words: governance; access to seeds; seed regulations
Seed sector development has been on the agenda of Heads of State and Government since 2005. READ MORE
Authors: Abate Bekele, Solomon Chanyalew, Tebkew Damte, Nigussu Husien, Worku Kebede, Kidist Tolosa, Yazachew Genet, Kebebew Assefa, Demeke Nigussie, Dominik Klauser and Zerihun Tadele; 2022
Key words: traditional varieties; neglected crops
Tef (Eragrostis tef) is extensively cultivated by over 6.5 million smallholder farmers in Ethiopia.
Authors: Katrin Kuhlmann, 2015
Key words: Legislation, regional harmonization
Throughout sub-Saharan Africa, regional harmonization holds great promise for linking markets and achieving economies of scale, opening up opportunities along value chains and improving livelihoods across sectors, including agriculture.READ MORE
