Rice Seed System: Current Practices to Strengthen Early Generation Seed of Climate Resilient Rice Varieties in Ethiopia

Yilikal Melak Assaye; Ayele Tesfahun Gashu; Esuyawkal Demis Tenaw

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Rice Seed System: Current Practices to Strengthen Early Generation Seed of Climate Resilient Rice Varieties in Ethiopia

Yilikal Melak Assaye^*

, Ayele Tesfahun Gashu

, Esuyawkal Demis Tenaw

Published in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Volume 13, Issue 6)

Received: 8 August 2024 Accepted: 22 October 2024 Published: 7 December 2024

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Abstract

The availability of quality rice seed is a critical factor in boosting rice productivity and production in Ethiopia. This study assessed the current practices of early generation and community-based rice seed multiplication and quality control to strengthen the rice seed system in Fogera district, Ethiopia. Community-based seed production and marketing groups played a significant role in rice seed multiplication and distribution, but faced challenges related to limited access to breeder and foundation seed, inadequate technical and financial support, and weak seed quality control mechanisms. Strengthening the capacity of seed producers, enhancing the availability of early generation seed, and improving seed quality assurance systems are recommended to enhance the effectiveness of the rice seed system in the study area. Intervention of large scale demonstration of the early generation rice seed is one of the practical and effective techniques in the rice seed system, which can enhance the better rice seed accessibility. Large scale demonstration of early generation rice seed is also useful for participatory learning on the rice seed production procedures, and rice seed quality management activities in the community. The findings provide insights for policymakers and development practitioners to design and implement interventions that can strengthen community-based rice seed systems in Ethiopia.

Published in	Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Volume 13, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.aff.20241306.16
Page(s)	265-275
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Rice, Seed System, Early Generation Seed, Community-Based Seed Production, Seed Quality Control, Large Scale Demonstration, Ethiopia

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Assaye YM, Gashu AT, Tenaw ED. Rice Seed System: Current Practices to Strengthen Early Generation Seed of Climate Resilient Rice Varieties in Ethiopia. Agric For Fish. 2024;13(6):265-275. doi: 10.11648/j.aff.20241306.16

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Yilikal Melak Assaye

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Fogera National Rice Research and Training Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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Ayele Tesfahun Gashu

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Fogera National Rice Research and Training Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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Esuyawkal Demis Tenaw

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Fogera National Rice Research and Training Center, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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