Optimizing seed certification can boost sustainable agriculture: The case of Nigeria

In the quest for agricultural productivity and food security, Nigeria has made significant strides in expanding the production and distribution of certified seeds for crops like maize, rice, and, to some extent, cowpea. However, a recent study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFP...

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Autores principales: Spielman, David J., Takeshima, Hiroyuki, Hunt, Adam
Formato: Blog Post
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Publicado: CGIAR 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138363
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description In the quest for agricultural productivity and food security, Nigeria has made significant strides in expanding the production and distribution of certified seeds for crops like maize, rice, and, to some extent, cowpea. However, a recent study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), conducted under the CGIAR Seed Equal Initiative, highlights the need for a more nuanced approach to seed certification. The recommendations come in light of findings that an indiscriminate expansion of the current system may face diminishing returns.
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spelling CGSpace1383632025-06-30T08:32:20Z Optimizing seed certification can boost sustainable agriculture: The case of Nigeria Spielman, David J. Takeshima, Hiroyuki Hunt, Adam seed certification sustainability agriculture food systems In the quest for agricultural productivity and food security, Nigeria has made significant strides in expanding the production and distribution of certified seeds for crops like maize, rice, and, to some extent, cowpea. However, a recent study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), conducted under the CGIAR Seed Equal Initiative, highlights the need for a more nuanced approach to seed certification. The recommendations come in light of findings that an indiscriminate expansion of the current system may face diminishing returns. 2024-01-17 2024-01-23T18:27:23Z 2024-01-23T18:27:23Z Blog Post https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138363 en https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.137014 https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136474 Open Access CGIAR Spielman, David J.; Takeshima, Hiroyuki; and Hunt, Adam. Optimizing seed certification can boost sustainable agriculture: The case of Nigeria. CGIAR Blog
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Optimizing seed certification can boost sustainable agriculture: The case of Nigeria
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