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The focus of #seedcompanies on developing hybrids as opposed to ensuring the availability of open-pollinated varieties effectively restricts the practice of saving seed by #smallholderfarmers. Find out more key findings of #ATSIndex2019 Synthesis Report: https://t.co/LUoPnKpXSD
The main challenge ahead lies in connecting and aligning all #seedcompanies, big and small, with sustainable development and the targets set out in the #SDGs. Find out more key findings of #ATSIndex2019 Synthesis Report: https://t.co/Z2HurtA33Y
#SDG2 #GlobalGoals #FoodSecurity
Now available: the #ATSIndex2019 Synthesis Report, reflecting on the seed industry's progress and the remaining challenges since the establishment of the Access to Seeds Index in 2012 against a changing global backdrop: https://t.co/OLQlimdD2H
#SDG2 #GlobalGoals #FoodSecurity
#Nigeria and #Senegal benefit most for seed business investment. Together with #BurkinaFaso, these countries are top locations for seed business investments by companies from outside the region.
Find more about seed company presence online: https://t.co/CIInkfo6k5
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Le saviez-vous? Le rapport entre variétés à pollinisation libre et hybrides est souvent considéré comme un indicateur de l’évolution commerciale du secteur semencier et de la production agricole d’une région. Pour en savoir plus : https://t.co/tfRTUKGxWJ
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The ratio of OPVs to hybrids in seed company portfolios often indicates commercial progress of the seed sector + agricultural production in a region.
Discover more about seed company portfolios online: https://t.co/mQf9ptCX4E
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Can #smallholderfarmers obtain the seeds they need? Of 23 leading seed companies in Western & Central Africa, 15 have field crops in their portfolio & 9 offer a broad portfolio that also includes vegetables.
Find more key findings online: https://t.co/dMPInWlGry
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The age of varieties in a company's crop portfolio is an indicator of the investments a seed company is making in its breeding programs - to help farmers cope with pests & diseases and #climatechange.
Discover more key findings online: https://t.co/dMPInWlGry
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Value Seeds tops #ATSIndex2019 - Western&Central Africa underscoring the potential of homegrown #seedcompanies to reach #smallholders. Through ‘value kits’ & training it improves accessibility&affordability of quality seed for next-generation&women farmers https://t.co/Gu6Lk8oeMK
Want to know more about the #ATSIndex2019 for Western and Central Africa? Find the full ranking and all the insights on our website: https://t.co/dMPInWlGry
#SmallholderFarmers #FoodSecurity #ZeroHunger #GlobalGoals
Which seed companies are taking the lead in promoting #smallholderfarmer productivity, key to global #foodsecurity? The #ATSIndex is set to find out! #SDG2
Check out our latest newsletter and find out which seed companies are taking the lead in promoting the productivity of #smallholderfarmers in Western and Central Africa: https://t.co/Sgy2nPJzb3 #ATSIndex2019 #FoodSecurity #SDG2 #GlobalGoals
Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Western and Central Africa is now available online in both English and French - find the full ranking and all the insights on our website! https://t.co/dMPInWlGry
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Prochainement! Pour la première fois en Afrique de l'Ouest et Afrique centrale, l'indice @ATSIndex éclairera les meilleures entreprises semencières pour la productivité des #petitsexploitants: 23 entreprises dans 22 pays ont été évaluées #ATSIndex2019 #SécuritéAlimentaire #SDG2
Seed package size is a frequently used indicator whether the #seedindustry is geared toward the needs of #smallholderfarmers. Most #seedcompanies sell #seed in small packages, in some cases just 1g per package.
More about #ATSIndex2019 https://t.co/hylXs8u3sU
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Want to know more about the #ATSIndex2019 for Eastern & Southern Africa? Find the full ranking and all the insights on our website: https://t.co/5F9M63KHd6 #SmallholderFarmers #FoodSecurity #ZeroHunger #GlobalGoals
Which seed companies are taking the lead in promoting #smallholderfarmer productivity, key to global #foodsecurity? The #ATSIndex is set to find out! #SDG2
Counterfeit seed affects the business viability of both #smallholderfarmers and #seedcompanies and has a significant impact upon companies’ adoption strategies and marketing & sales activities. More Key Findings: https://t.co/yq9V7dggzx
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Extension services are invaluable in helping #smallholderfarmers to realize the potential of improved seed to increase productivity & income and ensure they farm in an environmentally sustainable way. More Key Findings: https://t.co/tbP1YlCoRB
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The #privatesector, including leading seed companies, has a crucial role to play in tackling issues facing #womenfarmers, if #foodinsecurity is to be alleviated. #seedcompanies should develop strategies to target them: https://t.co/J7NnJfoDcf #ATSIndex2019 #SDG2 #WomensDay
#seedcompanies demonstrate tailored approaches to smallholders by offering a mix of hybrid & open-pollinated varieties (OPVs). #smallholderfarmers often prefer the latter as they lend themselves to on-farm seed saving: https://t.co/ZO0DiPblr8
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