Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin
Introduction Access to high-quality seeds remains a key constraint to the intensification of crop production in low-income countries. In this study, we analyzed maize seed production and distribution systems in Benin to identify leverage points for effective seed systems, a prerequisite for improvin...
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| author | Adigoun, Rabiath F.R. Houdegbe, Aristide C. Fassinou Hotegni, Nicodème V. Segnon, Alcade C. N'Danikou, Sognigbe Adjé, Charlotte A.O. Adadja, Rigelle P.M. Achigan-Dako, Enoch G. |
| author_browse | Achigan-Dako, Enoch G. Adadja, Rigelle P.M. Adigoun, Rabiath F.R. Adjé, Charlotte A.O. Fassinou Hotegni, Nicodème V. Houdegbe, Aristide C. N'Danikou, Sognigbe Segnon, Alcade C. |
| author_facet | Adigoun, Rabiath F.R. Houdegbe, Aristide C. Fassinou Hotegni, Nicodème V. Segnon, Alcade C. N'Danikou, Sognigbe Adjé, Charlotte A.O. Adadja, Rigelle P.M. Achigan-Dako, Enoch G. |
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| description | Introduction Access to high-quality seeds remains a key constraint to the intensification of crop production in low-income countries. In this study, we analyzed maize seed production and distribution systems in Benin to identify leverage points for effective seed systems, a prerequisite for improving maize production. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 81 seed producers selected in seven municipalities across the three phytogeographical zones of Benin. Key informant interviews were also conducted with ten public and private stakeholders involved in maize seed systems in Benin. Results and discussion Findings showed that the legal and institutional frameworks governing seed systems in Benin were recently reinforced with a national seed policy, the creation and operationalization of the National Committee of Plant Seeds and the existence of regulations and rules on the production, quality control, certification, trade, and packaging of seeds. In addition, enabling conditions to facilitate the involvement of the private sector have been greatly improved with the revision of modalities for obtaining approval for the production and distribution of seeds in Benin. While the seed sector is improving and both public and private stakeholders are involved in maize seed production and distribution, synergies among stakeholders need to be strengthened. Strengthening business and marketing skills of seed producers through training and promoting the comparative advantages of improved seeds in increasing yield and production among maize farmers could be a promising avenue. Connecting seed producers with maize farmers' organizations coupled with ICT-based agro-advisories could boost the development of the maize seed sector, and ultimately the maize value chain. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1304722025-12-08T10:29:22Z Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin Adigoun, Rabiath F.R. Houdegbe, Aristide C. Fassinou Hotegni, Nicodème V. Segnon, Alcade C. N'Danikou, Sognigbe Adjé, Charlotte A.O. Adadja, Rigelle P.M. Achigan-Dako, Enoch G. maize seed systems crop production seed governance policies private sector stakeholders Introduction Access to high-quality seeds remains a key constraint to the intensification of crop production in low-income countries. In this study, we analyzed maize seed production and distribution systems in Benin to identify leverage points for effective seed systems, a prerequisite for improving maize production. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 81 seed producers selected in seven municipalities across the three phytogeographical zones of Benin. Key informant interviews were also conducted with ten public and private stakeholders involved in maize seed systems in Benin. Results and discussion Findings showed that the legal and institutional frameworks governing seed systems in Benin were recently reinforced with a national seed policy, the creation and operationalization of the National Committee of Plant Seeds and the existence of regulations and rules on the production, quality control, certification, trade, and packaging of seeds. In addition, enabling conditions to facilitate the involvement of the private sector have been greatly improved with the revision of modalities for obtaining approval for the production and distribution of seeds in Benin. While the seed sector is improving and both public and private stakeholders are involved in maize seed production and distribution, synergies among stakeholders need to be strengthened. Strengthening business and marketing skills of seed producers through training and promoting the comparative advantages of improved seeds in increasing yield and production among maize farmers could be a promising avenue. Connecting seed producers with maize farmers' organizations coupled with ICT-based agro-advisories could boost the development of the maize seed sector, and ultimately the maize value chain. 2022-11 2023-05-23T12:37:07Z 2023-05-23T12:37:07Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130472 en Open Access application/pdf Frontiers Media Adigoun, R.F.; Houdegbe, A.C.; Fassinou Hotegni, N.V.; Segnon, A.C.; N'Danikou, S.; Adjé, C.A.; Adadja, R.P.; Achigan-Dako, E.G. (2022) Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 6:1045629. ISSN: 2571-581X |
| spellingShingle | maize seed systems crop production seed governance policies private sector stakeholders Adigoun, Rabiath F.R. Houdegbe, Aristide C. Fassinou Hotegni, Nicodème V. Segnon, Alcade C. N'Danikou, Sognigbe Adjé, Charlotte A.O. Adadja, Rigelle P.M. Achigan-Dako, Enoch G. Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin |
| title | Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin |
| title_full | Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin |
| title_fullStr | Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin |
| title_short | Enabling effective maize seed system in low-income countries of West Africa: Insights from Benin |
| title_sort | enabling effective maize seed system in low income countries of west africa insights from benin |
| topic | maize seed systems crop production seed governance policies private sector stakeholders |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/130472 |
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