seed systems

SEED SYSTEMS

Blog
December 22, 2021
Seed systems and markets: Reflection on policy progress and political economy
The new PIM Synthesis Brief by David Spielman summarizes PIM research and lessons learned on policy progress and political economy in seed systems and markets in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Blog
October 22, 2021
Beans, Beans, and the Power of Genes
Five policy briefs from CGIAR's Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT make the case for investment in development of common bean varieties and value chains.
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Blog
July 30, 2021
A new model for inclusive seed delivery: Lessons from a pilot in Kenya
A project in East Africa works with champion farmers to test how bundling picture-based insurance and stress-tolerant crop varieties could improve adoption.
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Publications
November 30, 2020
Gender dynamics in seed systems development: Emerging research of critical importance
New PIM Synthesis Brief provides analysis of current issues and an outlook for future research to mainstream gender analysis in seed systems development.
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Events
November 12, 2020
WEBINAR: Transforming Seed Marketing – Lessons from Ethiopia
The growing Direct Seed Marketing system is helping more farmers gain access to new seeds and traits than ever in Ethiopia’s history.
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Events
October 12, 2020
Inclusive seed delivery: Moving from gender diagnoses to testing solutions
Webinar: How can alternative business models for seed marketing and distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa be enhanced for both women and men?
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Blog
July 22, 2020
Policy options to improve access to quality seed in Vietnam
A new paper examines Vietnam’s regulatory regime surrounding planting material of vegetatively propagated crops, discussing ways for improvement of the current system.
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Blog
May 6, 2020
Registration systems for farmers’ varieties: Ongoing policy dialogues and experiences from the field
Why haven’t farmers’ varieties yet found a place in national and global seed markets? And what can be done to change this?
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Events
September 19, 2019
Closing the hunger gap through improved seed access – Latest developments in policy and practice
This side event of the 46th Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) will showcase how small and medium enterprises can sustainably deliver quality seed locally/regionally within specific agroecological zones.
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