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Farmers Seed Production
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Author : Conny Almekinders
language : en
Publisher: Intermediate Technology Publications
Release Date : 1999
Farmers Seed Production written by Conny Almekinders and has been published by Intermediate Technology Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Science categories.
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.
Agricultural Seed Production
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Author : Raymond A. T. George
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2011
Agricultural Seed Production written by Raymond A. T. George and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Technology & Engineering categories.
A practical coverage of the principles of producing seeds for the main agricultural crops, this book emphasises producing optimal quality seed, and applies to small and large scale farms worldwide. Cereals such as wheats, rice, barley, rye and maize are covered along with pulses, legumes, oil seed rape and soybean. Coverage includes principles of production such as pollination, agronomy issues such as site selection and cultivar purity, seed processing, drying and storage. A focus on global food security is maintained throughout.
The Organic Seed Grower
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Author : John Navazio
language : en
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date : 2012
The Organic Seed Grower written by John Navazio and has been published by Chelsea Green Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Gardening categories.
The Organic Seed Grower is a comprehensive manual for the serious vegetable grower who is interested in growing high-quality seeds using organic farming practices. It is written for both serious home seed savers and diversified small-scale farmers who want to learn the necessary steps involved in successfully producing a commercial seed crop organically. Detailed profiles for each of the major vegetables provide users with practical, in-depth knowledge about growing, harvesting, and processing seed for a wide range of common and specialty vegetable crops, from Asian greens to zucchini. In addition, readers will find extensive and critical information on topics including: The reproductive biology of crop plants Annual vs. biennial seed crops Isolation distances needed to ensure varietal purity Maintaining adequate population size for genetic integrity Seed crop climates Seed-borne diseases Seed-cleaning basics Seed storage for farmers and more . . . This book can serve as a bridge to lead skilled gardeners, who are already saving their own seed, into the idea of growing seed commercially. And for diversified vegetable farmers who are growing a seed crop for sale for the first time, it will provide details on many of the tricks of the trade that are used by professional seed growers. This manual will help the budding seed farmer to become more knowledgeable, efficient, and effective in producing a commercially viable seed crop. With the strong demand for certified organic produce, many regional seed companies are increasingly seeking out dedicated seed growers to ensure a reliable source of organically grown seeds for their farmer and gardener customers. This trend represents a great business opportunity for small-scale commercial growers who wish to raise and sell vegetable seeds as a profitable part of their diversified small-farm operation. Written by well-known plant breeder and organic seed expert John Navazio, The Organic Seed Grower is the most up-to-date and useful guide to best practices in this exciting and important field.
Role Of Smallholder Farmers In Seed Production Systems
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Author : Technical Centre for Agricultural & Rural Cooperation
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-12-01
Role Of Smallholder Farmers In Seed Production Systems written by Technical Centre for Agricultural & Rural Cooperation and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-12-01 with Seed technology categories.
The Economics Of Seed Production At Farm Level
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Author : Gurdev Singh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Economics Of Seed Production At Farm Level written by Gurdev Singh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Seed technology categories.
With reference to study conducted in the Gujarat, India.
Successful Community Based Seed Production Strategies
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Author : Peter S. Setimela
language : en
Publisher: CIMMYT
Release Date : 2004
Successful Community Based Seed Production Strategies written by Peter S. Setimela and has been published by CIMMYT this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Crops categories.
Seeds Toolkit Module 4
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2018-10-18
Seeds Toolkit Module 4 written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-18 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Seeds are the vehicle for delivering the improvements in a crop to the farmer’s field. They are therefore a critical input in agricultural production. Seeds are also unique in that they must remain alive and healthy when they are used and that they are also the input that farmers can produce by themselves. Module 4 Seed Sector Regulatory Framework provides information on the elements of the regulations that govern the seed value chain – from variety registration through quality seed production to distribution and marketing. The materials covered include information about national seed policy, seed law and regulations, their definitions, purpose and interactions.
Strategies For Strengthening And Scaling Up Community Based Seed Production
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language : en
Publisher: CIMMYT
Release Date : 2006
Strategies For Strengthening And Scaling Up Community Based Seed Production written by and has been published by CIMMYT this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Corn categories.
Community Seed Production Sustainability In Rice Wheat Farming
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Author : Narayan Prasad Khanal
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-05-07
Community Seed Production Sustainability In Rice Wheat Farming written by Narayan Prasad Khanal and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-07 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book analyzes the sustainability of community seed production under a rice–wheat farming system from microeconomic perspectives, considering how seed producers benefit from community seed production and how those benefits continue into the future. Seed producers’ performance in resource management, governance and marketing strategies indicates current benefits, whereas soil conservation and risk-management practices provide the basis for future benefits. Community seed production is a local-level seed management system owned by farmers. This system provides the institutional mechanism to supply diversified seed demands of open-pollinated varieties of food crops in a cost-effective way in rural regions. Being able to address the concerns of food insecurity, poverty, climate stress and biodiversity loss in programs and policies of development agencies, community seed production is gaining popularity among the farmers and the policy makers in developing countries. This book discusses the issues of organizational governance of the community seed producers’ groups and links them with household-level benefits to understand the organizational dynamism and the probable development paths of such organizations in the future. It also highlights the necessity to institutionalize lessons learned in community seed production in the stakeholders’ programs and policies. These understandings provide a basis for formulating policies for strengthening the system in developing countries. Students, researchers, policy makers and donor agencies working with CSP in the developing world will find this book useful in broadening their understanding of CSP in general and its sustainability in particular.
Seed Production By Smallholder Farmers
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Author : J. Hanson
language : en
Publisher: ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD)
Release Date : 1994-01-01
Seed Production By Smallholder Farmers written by J. Hanson and has been published by ILRI (aka ILCA and ILRAD) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.