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    Grain legume seed systems for smallholder farmers: perspectives on successful innovations

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    Date
    2020
    Author
    Ojiewo, C.O.
    Omoigui, L.O.
    Pasupuleti, J.
    Lenné, J.M.
    Type
    Journal Article
    Review Status
    Peer Review
    Target Audience
    Scientists
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    Abstract/Description
    Grain legumes are nutritionally important components of smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Unfortunately, limited access to quality seed of improved varieties at affordable prices due to inadequate seed systems has reduced their contribution to improving nutrition and reducing poverty in these regions. This paper analyses four seed systems case studies: chickpea in Ethiopia and Myanmar; cowpea in Nigeria; and tropical grain legumes in Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda highlighting outcomes, lessons learned, and the enabling factors which supported the successful innovations. All four case studies highlighted at least some of the following outcomes: increased adoption of improved varieties and area planted; increased productivity and income to farmers; improved market access and growth; and significant national economic benefits. Important lessons were learned including the value of small seed packets to reach many farmers; the value of innovative partnerships; capacity building of value chain actors; and continuity and coherence of funding through Tropical Legumes projects II and III and the recently funded Accelerated Varietal Improvement and Seed Delivery of Legumes and Cereals in Africa (AVISA) project. Successful adoption of innovations depends not just on the right technologies but also on the enabling environment. The case studies clearly showed that market demand was correctly identified, establishment of successful partners and institutional linkages overcame constraints in production and delivery of improved seed to smallholders, and fostered conducive policies supported national seed systems. All were integral to seed system viability and sustainability. It is hoped that these examples will provide potential models for future grain legume seed systems efforts. In addition, the analysis identified a number of areas that require further research.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0030727020953868
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7031
    IITA Authors ORCID
    Chris Ojiewohttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2885-9381
    Lucky Omoiguihttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8473-2775
    Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0030727020953868
    Research Themes
    Biotech and Plant Breeding
    IITA Subjects
    Agronomy; Crop Systems; Farming Systems; Grain Legumes; Plant Breeding; Plant Production
    Agrovoc Terms
    Grain Legumes; Farming Systems; Income Generation; Smallholders; Seed Systems; innovation
    Regions
    Africa; East Africa; West Africa
    Countries
    Ethiopia; Nigeria; Tanzania; Uganda
    Hubs
    Eastern Africa Hub; Headquarters and Western Africa Hub
    Journals
    Outlook on Agriculture
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