Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh

Rice seed production offers an avenue to involve local entrepreneurs, particularly women, across the entire value chain through the Women-led Community-Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model (WLCBRSEM). This study analyzes the primary actors within the WLCBRSEM value chain, comparing their value add...

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Main Authors: Nuruzzaman, Afrad, Md. Safiul Islam, Habib, Muhammad Ashraful, Nayak, Swati, Haque, Md. Enamul, Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul, Nahar, Mst. Ashrafun, Mohapatra, Subhasmita, Biswas, Amlan
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Language:Inglés
Published: International Rice Research Institute 2026
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180465
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author Nuruzzaman
Afrad, Md. Safiul Islam
Habib, Muhammad Ashraful
Nayak, Swati
Haque, Md. Enamul
Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul
Nahar, Mst. Ashrafun
Mohapatra, Subhasmita
Biswas, Amlan
author_browse Afrad, Md. Safiul Islam
Biswas, Amlan
Habib, Muhammad Ashraful
Haque, Md. Enamul
Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul
Mohapatra, Subhasmita
Nahar, Mst. Ashrafun
Nayak, Swati
Nuruzzaman
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Afrad, Md. Safiul Islam
Habib, Muhammad Ashraful
Nayak, Swati
Haque, Md. Enamul
Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul
Nahar, Mst. Ashrafun
Mohapatra, Subhasmita
Biswas, Amlan
author_sort Nuruzzaman
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description Rice seed production offers an avenue to involve local entrepreneurs, particularly women, across the entire value chain through the Women-led Community-Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model (WLCBRSEM). This study analyzes the primary actors within the WLCBRSEM value chain, comparing their value addition with that of conventional rice seed systems, while identifying key challenges. Market margins and value addition were calculated for each stakeholder using standard formulas. Results indicate that after harvest and initial processing, Seed Producer Groups (SPGs) sell seeds to the Seed Management Group (SMG) of the Executive Committee (EC) at BDT 35.0 per kg. The SMG then threshes, dries, sorts, and packages the seeds, producing Certified Seeds (CS) approved by the Seed Certification Agency (SCA), achieving up to 71.43% value addition before sale. These seeds are subsequently distributed to registered dealers, who add 5.33–9.33% value and sell them at BDT 82–85 per kg. SPGs retain a portion of seeds for the following season to maintain continuity. While the model enhances seed quality and empowers women, challenges such as lack of moisture meters and limited weather information constrain the WSPGs’ efficiency.
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spelling CGSpace1804652026-01-24T02:00:19Z Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh Nuruzzaman Afrad, Md. Safiul Islam Habib, Muhammad Ashraful Nayak, Swati Haque, Md. Enamul Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul Nahar, Mst. Ashrafun Mohapatra, Subhasmita Biswas, Amlan rice seed production seed systems value chains women entrepreneurs community-based organizations seed certification keeping quality seed quality Rice seed production offers an avenue to involve local entrepreneurs, particularly women, across the entire value chain through the Women-led Community-Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model (WLCBRSEM). This study analyzes the primary actors within the WLCBRSEM value chain, comparing their value addition with that of conventional rice seed systems, while identifying key challenges. Market margins and value addition were calculated for each stakeholder using standard formulas. Results indicate that after harvest and initial processing, Seed Producer Groups (SPGs) sell seeds to the Seed Management Group (SMG) of the Executive Committee (EC) at BDT 35.0 per kg. The SMG then threshes, dries, sorts, and packages the seeds, producing Certified Seeds (CS) approved by the Seed Certification Agency (SCA), achieving up to 71.43% value addition before sale. These seeds are subsequently distributed to registered dealers, who add 5.33–9.33% value and sell them at BDT 82–85 per kg. SPGs retain a portion of seeds for the following season to maintain continuity. While the model enhances seed quality and empowers women, challenges such as lack of moisture meters and limited weather information constrain the WSPGs’ efficiency. 2026 2026-01-23T06:40:00Z 2026-01-23T06:40:00Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180465 en Open Access application/pdf International Rice Research Institute Nuruzzaman, Md. Safiul Islam Afrad, Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Md. Enamul Haque, Muhammad Ziaul Hoque, Mst. Ashrafun Nahar, Subhasmita Mohapatra, Amlan Biswas (2025). Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community-Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh. International Rice Research Institute.
spellingShingle rice
seed production
seed systems
value chains
women entrepreneurs
community-based organizations
seed certification
keeping quality
seed quality
Nuruzzaman
Afrad, Md. Safiul Islam
Habib, Muhammad Ashraful
Nayak, Swati
Haque, Md. Enamul
Hoque, Muhammad Ziaul
Nahar, Mst. Ashrafun
Mohapatra, Subhasmita
Biswas, Amlan
Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh
title Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh
title_full Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh
title_fullStr Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh
title_full_unstemmed Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh
title_short Comprehensive Value Chain Analysis of Women-Led Community Based Rice Seed Entrepreneurship Model in Bangladesh
title_sort comprehensive value chain analysis of women led community based rice seed entrepreneurship model in bangladesh
topic rice
seed production
seed systems
value chains
women entrepreneurs
community-based organizations
seed certification
keeping quality
seed quality
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180465
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