scholarly journals Role Of Disspro And Cbsp On Current Seed Supply Situation In Nepal

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 53-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suroj Pokhrel
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Production Program ◽  
Major Field ◽  
Supply Situation ◽  
Field Crops ◽  
Seed Supply

The seed replacement rate of major field crops is very low, about 8%, in Nepal with 92% seed supply of major field crops from informal sector. Different seed production initiatives are undertaken by public and private sectors. However, their role and effectiveness on seed sector development have not been assessed. A review on secondary data related to seed production and usage and primary data collected from different public and private organizations in the year 2011were used to assess the role of District Level Seed Self Sufficiency Program and Community Based Seed Production program on current seed supply situation in Nepal. DISSPRO is the most popular, widely adopted and cheapest seed producing program with annual production of 40.4% followed by CBSP 3.83% of the total certified/improved seeds in the country. The seed production trend of DISSPRO and CBSP is rapidly increasing. Strengthening seed sector through the integration of DISSPRO, CBSP and other seed initiatives together with effective enforcement of seed regulation for quality seed multiplication, distribution and use is necessary for rapid rise on SRR, enhancing crop production and food security in Nepal. The Journal of Agriculture and Environment Vol:13, Jun.2012, Page 53-59 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/aej.v13i0.7588

Scope and Status of Vegetable Seed Production in Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yemane Kahsay
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Climatic Regions ◽  
Seed Industry ◽  
Seed Supply ◽  
Vegetable Seed ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Adequate Coverage

This paper reviewed the scope and status of vegetable seed production in order to assess the current vegetable seed supply, production, distribution scenario and production potential. Adaptation and demonstration of improved vegetable technologies have shown the potential of producing different types of vegetable in different agro climatic regions in the country. It is important to identify suitable production belts and establish model seed multiplication scheme with strong collaboration of research, farmers/growers, seed distributors, vegetable producers and the extension sector. It is important to encourage private sectors that are interested in the horticulture seed industry. In many Asian countries the seed are commercially handled in which the market share of the private sector is more than 80%. It is important that variety development program be linked with the seed system. In additions, the economics of seed production be considered to assist farmers for decision. For efficient, economic and sustainable seed supply, seed production should be decentralized into major crop production zones with active participation of both public and private sectors. At the same time, the local seed supply should be organized using both local and improved varieties through secondary seed multiplication scheme. Improved seed production and distribution are predominantly carried out in the public sector; the scope of the formal seed supply systems is limited in developing countries like Ethiopia. Though there is huge potential; horticultural crop production and multiplication of improved variety of the seed is a great bottle neck problem. Lack of varieties and inadequate breeder and basic seed supply for effective seed production, limited technical and managerial experience and material resource absence of specialized seed farms in adequate coverage of economically important crops and lack of independent quality seed control system specially the foreign seed should be addressed by the responsible seed center.

scholarly journals Educação Ambiental e sustentabilidade social e ecológica dos lugares turísticos e de lazer

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solange Fernandes Soares Coutinho ◽  
Erica de Souza Silva ◽  
Patrícia Alves da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Ecological Sustainability ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Cultural Patrimony ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Municipal District

Considerando que a Educação Ambiental pode contribuir positivamente para a solução, minimização e prevenção de problemas ambientais, entre eles aqueles derivados do planejamento inadequado e da gestão equivocada de atividades de Turismo e de Lazer, este estudo, que faz parte de uma pesquisa da Coordenação de Estudos Ambientais da Fundação Joaquim Nabuco – “Dinâmicas Ecológicas e Sociais em Ambientes Costeiros do Nordeste Brasileiro: interações e intervenções” – objetiva discutir e provocar reflexões sobre complementaridades e conflitos entre turismo, lazer e meio ambiente, ressaltando o papel da Educação Ambiental para o alcance da sustentabilidade social, ecológica e econômica, através de análises qualitativas das atividades em questão. Baseou-se em um estudo de caso – o Município Ilha de Itamaracá, pertencente à Região Metropolitana do Recife, Estado de Pernambuco – centrando-se na revisão bibliográfica, observações de campo, levantamento, coleta e tratamento de dados secundários e primários, estes últimos obtidos através da aplicação de questionários semiabertos e histórias de vida. Metodologicamente, a análise de conteúdo permitiu a interpretação das respostas abertas. Os resultados alcançados demonstraram que no município estudado as atividades de Turismo e de Lazer são desenvolvidas de forma intensa, mesmo nos períodos de declínio, ocasionando modificações significativas nos ambientes que lhes dão suporte devido à exploração massiva dos atrativos turísticos; ao fluxo desordenado de turistas, ocupantes de segundas residências, visitantes e excursionistas; à conduta inadequada em relação ao uso das praias e do patrimônio histórico-cultural; à ausência de planejamento e gestão pública e privada que integre uma Educação Ambiental abrangente e continuada às atividades de Turismo e de Lazer, garantindo-lhes sustentabilidade. Environmental education and social and ecological sustainability of tourist places and leisure ABSTRACT: Considering that the Environmental Education can contribute positively to the solution, minimization and prevention of environmental problems, among them those derived of the inadequate planning and of the mistaken administration of activities of Tourism and of Leisure, this study, that it is part of a research of the Coordination of Environmental Studies of Fundação Joaquim Nabuco – “Ecological and Social Dynamics in Coast Sites of the Northeast of Brazil: interactions and interventions" - aims to discuss and to provoke reflections on complementarities and conflicts among tourism, leisure and environment, emphasizing the role of the Environmental Education to the reach of social, ecological and economical sustainability, through qualitative analyses of the activities in question. It’s based on a case study - The Itamaracá Island Municipal District, belonging to the Metropolitan Area of Recife, State of Pernambuco - being centered in the bibliographical revision, field observations, rising, collects and treatment of secondary and primary data, these last ones obtained through the application of semi-opened questionnaires and life stories. Methodologically, the analysis of content allowed the interpretation of the opened-answers. The reached results demonstrated that in the Municipal District studied the activities of Tourism and Leisure they are developed in an intense way, even in the decline periods, causing significant modifications in the environment that give them support due to the intensive exploration of tourist attractions; to the tourists' disordered flow, occupants of second residences, visitors and excursionists; to the inadequate conduct in relation to the use of the beaches and of the historical-cultural patrimony; to the planning and management absence of public and private administration that integrates an including and continuous Environmental Education to the Tourism and Leisure activities, guaranteeing them sustainability. KEYWORDS: Environmental Education; Itamaracá Island Municipal District; Social and Ecological Sustainability; Tourism and Leisure.

Seed Production Technologies of Some Major Field Crops

2019 ◽  
pp. 655-678
Author(s):  
Irfan Afzal ◽  
Rubab Shabir ◽  
Saeed Rauf
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Major Field ◽  
Field Crops ◽  
Production Technologies

scholarly journals STRATEGI OPTIMALISASI KOMODITAS UNGGULAN TANAMAN PANGAN DI PROPINSI BENGKULU (Menurut Persepsi Masyarakat)

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina Trisna Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Potato Crop ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Sweet Potatoes ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Guarantee Price

Rina Trisna Yanti: The purpose of this study was to determine the main commodity crops most optimal developed in Bengkulu and determine strategies for improving crop production according to public perception in the province of Bengkulu. This research is a descriptive study, using data from the productivity of each food crops in the province of Bengkulu (rice, maize, cassava, sweet potatoes, peanuts, soybeans), and crop productivity of its kind in the Province around (South Sumatra Lampung, West Sumatra, Jambi) as well as national food crop productivity in 2011 - 2015. the primary data obtained through a questionnaire distributed to 30 respondents and processed through LQ analysis techniques.These results indicate that the main commodity crops in Bengkulu food crops of rice and sweet potatoes. Optimization strategy leading commodity food crops of rice in Bengkulu can be done in a way to use the land in accordance with the potential (extension) and pemanfaan idle land by farmers, while the role of government in providing relief seeds, guarantee price certainty, provide counseling and training to farmers through PPL. While commodity optimization strategies featured sweet potato crop in Bengkulu done by improving the production (intensification) and increased intensity of cultivation as for the role of government in a way to guarantee price certainty.Keyword: Holticulture, Strategy Optimalization, Komodity Superrior.

scholarly journals The Role of Potato Seed Cooperative on the Livelihood of Rural Households in Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Wegayehu Bogale Fitawek ◽  
Belaineh Legesse
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Agricultural Cooperatives ◽  
Potato Seed ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Government Organization ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Agricultural Cooperatives help their members to increase their yield and incomes by pooling their resource to support collective service provisions and economic empowerment. The objective of this paper is to provide empirical evidences of the impact of potato seed producing cooperatives on the livelihoods of rural households in the study area. The study has used cross-sectional data of year 2013. Primary data were collected from the sample of 172 households (82 from Haramaya and 90 from Kersa districts) from both members of cooperative and non-member. A propensity score matching method was used to evaluate the impact of potato seed producing cooperative on household income, expenditure and asset. The evaluation results revealed that member of potato seed production cooperative have got higher income from crop production, total annual income and asset holdings amounting to Birr 29 006, 33 901 and 47 768 respectively. Members also spent Birr 11 728 more than non-member households. This indicates membership to potato seed cooperative is found to have a positive and significant on livelihood indicators. Therefore, the government and other non-government organization like ISSD should provide more support to expand seed producing cooperative to improve the livelihood and food security statues of the rural households.

scholarly journals Success and Threats in the Clustering of the Automotive Industry in Spain: The Role of Public and Private Agents

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Albors-Garrigos ◽  
Antonio Collado
Keyword(s):  
Automobile Industry ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Industry Agglomeration

Research Question: This article clarifies the role of clusters in industry agglomeration efficiency as well as the role that public and private agents play in their efficiency. Motivation: The automobile industry in Spain is an exception to the industrial decline suffered by the secondary sector since the economic crisis exploded in Spain. Employment in the vehicle manufacturing industry has recovered significantly in Spain in 2017, with a significant growth bringing it closer to 2008 levels. The sector accounts for 8.6 % of the country's GNP. How can we explain this success? Are there new threats (technology, environmental standards, emerging economies, etc.) menacing the sector? Based on value chain and cluster theories we explain its success and how new threats could be managed? The response lays in analyzing the role of cluster agents in the various clusters dynamics. The research shows how the openness of clusters plays a crucial role in their sustainability. Idea: Based on value chain and cluster theories we explain their success and how new threats could be managed? The response lays in analyzing the role of cluster agents in the various clusters dynamics. The research shows how the openness of clusters plays a crucial role in their sustainability. Data: primary data was collected in two surveys and interviews campaigns during 2013 and 2017. Furthermore, secondary data from national, regional and sectoral sources were  analysed. Tools: The research is based on a series of interviews and visits to the automotive clusters in Spain. Additionally, the authors have analyzed abundant secondary information and web contents available on the clusters agents: manufacturers, suppliers, unions, associations, etc. Findings: The paper concludes that regional and national policies are relevant but that consensus between clusters’ agents is essential for their success. However, will the existing agents be able to withstand new threats? .Contribution: The article contributes to clusters literature and the clusters’ role of the agents in the global value chain context. It also sheds light on public policies to support automotive industries. Limitations are linked to resource limitations.

scholarly journals Analyzing Pathways of Nurturing Informal Seed Production into Formal Private Ventures for Sustainable Seed Delivery and Crop Productivity: Experiences from Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Essegbemon Akpo ◽  
Gebrekidan Feleke ◽  
Asnake Fikre ◽  
Mekasha Chichaybelu ◽  
Chris O. Ojiewo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Certified Seed ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Seed Supply ◽  
Sub Saharan

Sustaining crop production and productivity in sub-Saharan Africa requires the availability and use of quality seed of improved varieties by smallholder farmers. The private sector has been considered as the best way to sustain seed supply and crop productivity. Unfortunately, the private sector’s share in the seed production and delivery in sub-Saharan Africa countries has not been very substantial for decades. As a consequence, farmer access to quality seed of recently released varieties remains very low. This manuscript analyzes the experiences of informal seed producers who graduated to formal private seed enterprises to understand the effectiveness of the support they receive to become viable seed ventures. We used comparative research methods to analyze the qualitative and quantitative data collected to understand the underlying mechanisms. The findings showed that the analyzed seed enterprises started with as little as about USD 300 and have already multiplied over tenfold their initial capital. They benefited from a wide variety of supports, e.g., quality seed production, marketing, partnerships, and value chain development trainings and infrastructures, from extension workers, research centers, national and international NGOs, and the other private seed enterprise operators like large public seed enterprises and agro-dealers. The seed enterprises are producing pre-basic, basic, and certified seed of cereals and self-pollinated legume crops delivered directly to farmers, institutional markets, and agro-dealers. The seed production data have been increasing for the past three years with an area expanding from about 30 ha to over 150 ha per year for chickpea. The seed production and delivery practices being employed are smallholder farmer-based practices that are environmentally friendly. For sustainable and reliable seed production and delivery systems in sub-Saharan Africa, a bold step is needed whereby the informal seed production entities are nurtured and upgraded into formal certified seed production ventures that deliver social and economic benefits to the promotors and the communities.

scholarly journals Community based seed production through IRRI /IAAS projects in western mid hills of Nepal: A review

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 320-332
Author(s):  
Bishnu Bilas Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Seed Storage ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Unique Type ◽  
Seed Supply ◽  
Technology Dissemination ◽  
Quality Control Mechanism

A review on the community based seed production through IRRI/IAAS projects was made to know the seed production situation in western mid hills of Nepal. In Nepal, around 90% of seeds are supplied through informal sector where seed replacement rate (SRR) of major staple food crops is around 10%. The formal seed supply systems are characterized by a vertically organized production and distribution of released or registered varieties by public and private organizations using agreed quality control mechanism. Community Based Seed Production (CBSP) is one of the most important community resources from which, small holder farmers can improve their livelihoods which serves as a means to attain food and nutrition security and income generation to the farmers. IRRI/IAAS collaborative projects (IFAD TAG 706, STRASA and CURE) have establish 15 CBSP organizations in Lamjung, Tanahun, Gorkha and Bajhang district since 2006 to 2014 and producing quality seed annually. Project team has developed a unique type of working modality to get success in research, development and technology dissemination. Conduction of PVS trial annually in key sites, regular training to farmers, exposure visit of farmers, monthly meeting with farmers, regular minikit distribution in new sites, award to best seed producers, collaborative work with respective DADOs are some examples. Though CBSPs have faced major challenges like limitation of fund for seed buying, availability of quality source seed in time and place, availability of machines like moisture meter, grading machines, weighing machines, seed storage problems, marketing problems, natural disasters etc. the projects have contributed in release of rice varieties like Ghaiya-2, Sukhadhan series from 1 to 6, Bahuguni, Hardinath-2 and Chiyarang sub-1 as drought tolerant, and Ramdhan, Sunaulo sugandha, Mithila, Swarna sub 1 and Barkhe 1022 as irrigated varieties during project period.

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