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Sustainable seed systems - Revised version











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    This product is part of a series about the main activities of the AG Department. This factsheet is about Sustainable Seed Systems and illustrates the work AGP is doing in this area. FAO’s work to improve farmers’ access to quality seeds addresses the needs for enhanced productivity and nutrition especially in response to climate change and population increase.
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    This policy brief addresses the issue of limited farmer access to quality seed of Irish potato varieties in demand in local markets, which is a severe constraint for the potato sector in eastern Africa. It provides evidence in support of urgently needed action and presents options for practical decisions by policy-makers in the subregion.
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    Voluntary guide for national seed policy formulation 2015
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    The availability of, and access to, quality seeds of a diverse range of adapted crop varieties is essential for achieving food and livelihood security and for eradicating hunger, especially in developing countries. This guide explains what seed policies are and how they differ from seed laws; describes the participatory process of seed policy formulation; the nature and layout of seed policy documents; key elements contained in seed policies; and addresses issues involved in their implementation . It is specifically intended for use by policymakers, national seed agencies, civil society, and public and private sector organizations, including national seed associations and farmers’ organizations involved in the seed sector.

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