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The role of seed gardens in enhancing local seed security and impact on the use and conservation of agrobiodivesity
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The SADC/GTZ SSSPSmall-scale Seed Production by Self-Help groupsEnhancing seed security through development of viable local seed provision systemsPromoting Participatory Variety Selection and Seed ProductionUp to 1998/99 season activities restricted to main season
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General cropping pattern in Zambia
Main season-Summer- Rainy: November to April-Production of all food crops
Off season-Winter
-Dry: May to October-use of dambos-Largely for vegetable production-A few cases of green maize
production
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Small-scale farmers situationExposed to use of hybrid seed and fertiliser prior to 1990Experienced devastating droughts in the 90’sPoor access to seed of modern varietiesPoor access to credit for seed and fertiliserSeed losses in storage
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Objective
To assess the feasibility of seed gardens as an alternative or complementary local seed
provision system to rainy season seed production.
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Rationale
Good source of pure and healthy seed in readiness for main season, opportunity for FSV
bulking, farmers’ training and verification of genetic purity.
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Conditions
Adequate waterAccess to water sourceProper fencing
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Garden set up
Very small areas (maximum 30 square metres)Varieties used are all modern and have been in the area long before the SSSP started.
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Activities
Farmer mobilisationSelection of suitable sites (fertile soil, access to water)Training farmers in improved seed technologyField days
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Results
Seed yields higher than expectedBenefits (seen by farmers themselves)lie in the enhancement of seed and food security, good quality seed, surplus for saleAttainment of knowledge on winter seed production.
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Incentives for use and conservation of agrobiodiversity
Use of crops/varieties with characteristics suitable to farmersImproved seed management and health (minimal contamination, manageable plot sizes, seed with high vigour, fewer diseases).
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Incentives for use and conservation of agrobiodiversity contd….
Enhanced seed security and maintenance of diversity
-Good entry point for foundation seed of FSV-Opportunities for seed increase in case of seed losses
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Incentives for use and conservation of agrobiodiversity contd….
Avails farmers better planning for main seasonGood market for seed and grain within and outside project areaEnhanced food security Appropriate Seed Policy
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Impact on agrobiodiversityEnhanced crop/variety
diversityComplement local landracesReduce pressure on local landraces to meet all food and income needs
Enhanced farming systems diversityOpportunity for off-season production of otherwise ecologically unsuitable crops e.g. beansMultiplication of sweet potato and cassava planting materialsOpportunities for vegetable production
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Major lessons learnt
Use and conservation of seed of modern varieties enhanced by active participation of farmers in variety selection at farm level.Cultivation of modern varieties does not necessarily lead to the disappearance of local landraces and can contribute to rural food security.
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Major lessons learnt contd…..
NARS technology(modern varieties, off-season production) and conditions (wetlands in winter season) may be existing and adapted to local level use and contribute to seed security.Successful seed production at farm level is facilitated through active well-established CBOs that facilitate effective community cooperation
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Major lessons learnt contd……
Training and learning through experimentation form essential components in the development and adaptation of technology, and thereby to the use and conservation of crop genetic diversity.
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Seed Fair