SRE: A practical tool for estimating seed requirements for vegetatively propagated crops

This brief introduces the Seed Requirement Estimation (SRE) Tool, a user-friendly digital solution developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) to support data-driven seed production planning for vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs) such as sweetpotato, cassava, and yam. Designed for use by na...

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Autores principales: Rajendran, S., Ogero, K., Ogwal, M.
Formato: Brief
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177146
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Ogero, K.
Ogwal, M.
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description This brief introduces the Seed Requirement Estimation (SRE) Tool, a user-friendly digital solution developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) to support data-driven seed production planning for vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs) such as sweetpotato, cassava, and yam. Designed for use by national agricultural research institutes, commercial seed producers, policymakers, and NGOs, the SRE Tool enables estimation of seed demand at both national and enterprise levels. The tool incorporates adjustable parameters—adoption rates, area projections, replacement intervals, seeding rates, and wastage—to generate dynamic, scenario-based forecasts. Initially conceptualized under the SASHA and SweetGAINS projects, it has been validated across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria through PROSSIVA and Seed Equal initiatives. Hosted by MOOD Technologies (Uganda), the SRE Tool enhances efficiency, reduces risk, and promotes market-responsive seed systems.
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spelling CGSpace1771462025-11-06T13:41:13Z SRE: A practical tool for estimating seed requirements for vegetatively propagated crops Rajendran, S. Ogero, K. Ogwal, M. seed systems sweet potatoes forecasting This brief introduces the Seed Requirement Estimation (SRE) Tool, a user-friendly digital solution developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) to support data-driven seed production planning for vegetatively propagated crops (VPCs) such as sweetpotato, cassava, and yam. Designed for use by national agricultural research institutes, commercial seed producers, policymakers, and NGOs, the SRE Tool enables estimation of seed demand at both national and enterprise levels. The tool incorporates adjustable parameters—adoption rates, area projections, replacement intervals, seeding rates, and wastage—to generate dynamic, scenario-based forecasts. Initially conceptualized under the SASHA and SweetGAINS projects, it has been validated across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria through PROSSIVA and Seed Equal initiatives. Hosted by MOOD Technologies (Uganda), the SRE Tool enhances efficiency, reduces risk, and promotes market-responsive seed systems. 2025-10 2025-10-16T02:39:22Z 2025-10-16T02:39:22Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177146 en Open Access application/pdf Rajendran, S.; Ogero, K.; Ogwal, M. 2025. SRE: A Practical Tool for Estimating Seed Requirements for Vegetatively Propagated Crops. International Potato Center. 2 p.
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forecasting
Rajendran, S.
Ogero, K.
Ogwal, M.
SRE: A practical tool for estimating seed requirements for vegetatively propagated crops
title SRE: A practical tool for estimating seed requirements for vegetatively propagated crops
title_full SRE: A practical tool for estimating seed requirements for vegetatively propagated crops
title_fullStr SRE: A practical tool for estimating seed requirements for vegetatively propagated crops
title_full_unstemmed SRE: A practical tool for estimating seed requirements for vegetatively propagated crops
title_short SRE: A practical tool for estimating seed requirements for vegetatively propagated crops
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sweet potatoes
forecasting
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