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Title :	A Survey on Marketing Potential of Maize Seed Production in the Western Hill of Nepal
Material Type:	printed text
Authors:	Joshi, K.R., Author
Publication Date:	2006
Article on page:	82-87 p.
Languages :	English (eng)
Keywords:	Commercial  enterprises,  community  seed  production,  employment,  income  generating,marketing  potential
Abstract:	A Marketing Rural Rapid Appraisal Survey (MRRA) was conducted from 12-16 June 2002 in Bhakimli (1725 masl), Myagdi district. Two factors namely gender (male and female) and wealth category rich, medium and poor were considered in accessible area of Bhakimli. Semi-structured questionnaires and checklist were used to collect information on maize seed production, marketing opportunities and marketing system for producers, traders and consumers. The objectives of the study were to understand existing maize seed production, demand and supply; to identify the problems associated with the seed marketing system and policy options for sustainable maize seed production. Farmers groups in Bhakimli were involved in maize seed production and management of marketing. Successful seed production for long-term would ensure a continuous supply of open pollinated variety (OPV) seed in farmers’ level. Seed production as a new commercial enterprise created employment opportunities as well as income generating in the Western hills of Nepal.
Link for e-copy:	http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=51

[article] A Survey on Marketing Potential of Maize Seed Production in the Western Hill of Nepal [printed text] / Joshi, K.R., Author . - 2006 . - 82-87 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 7 (2006) . - 82-87 p.

Keywords:	Commercial  enterprises,  community  seed  production,  employment,  income  generating,marketing  potential
Abstract:	A Marketing Rural Rapid Appraisal Survey (MRRA) was conducted from 12-16 June 2002 in Bhakimli (1725 masl), Myagdi district. Two factors namely gender (male and female) and wealth category rich, medium and poor were considered in accessible area of Bhakimli. Semi-structured questionnaires and checklist were used to collect information on maize seed production, marketing opportunities and marketing system for producers, traders and consumers. The objectives of the study were to understand existing maize seed production, demand and supply; to identify the problems associated with the seed marketing system and policy options for sustainable maize seed production. Farmers groups in Bhakimli were involved in maize seed production and management of marketing. Successful seed production for long-term would ensure a continuous supply of open pollinated variety (OPV) seed in farmers’ level. Seed production as a new commercial enterprise created employment opportunities as well as income generating in the Western hills of Nepal.
Link for e-copy:	http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=51