Seed equal

Scaling demand-responsive delivery of vegetatively propagated crop seed

Sustainable delivery of seed at scale is achieved through enhanced seed delivery pathway efficiency and effective targeting for different market segments and farmer preferences. Researchers are developing and applying new technologies and phytosanitary measures to boost seed production and designing and validating business models for smallholder seed entrepreneurs.

Read about the Initiative’s other focus areas:

• Demand-driven cereal seed systems focused on leveraging
• Boosting legume seed access through a demand-led approach
• Partnerships, capacity building, and coordination to ensure uptake of public-bred varieties and other innovations
• Policies for varietal turnover, seed quality assurance, and trade in seeds
• Scaling equitable access to quality seed
• Strengthening resilience through inclusive seed and product value chains