SEED PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY WEBSITES

(1) FAO Seed Production Group

• FAO's Seed and Plant Genetic Resources Service provides guidance on seed policy and seed production systems
• It promotes methodologies and prepares guidelines on seed production, certification, multiplication, testing, quality control and exchange of seed and planting materials
• It produces training materials and manuals on seed policies and programmes, and publishes a world list of seed-producing organizations
• The website address is www.fao.org/WAICENT/FaoInfo/Agricult/AGP/AGPS/SEED

(2) Overseas Development Institute

• The ODI Keysheet on seed supply addresses the key issues in decision-making for the seed industry.
• The major subjects covered are;
• development of varieties appropriate to farmers' needs
• protection of indigenous plant varieties
• the place of public and private sector enterprises in seed production
• regulation of variety release, registration, seed certification, testing and quality control
• There are several references to publications for further information
• The website address is www.odi.org.uk

Related Information: seed variety; seed quality: seed and seedling distribution; payment