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The maize seed system in Ethiopia: challenges and opportunities in drought prone areas The maize seed system in Ethiopia: challenges and opportunities in drought prone areas

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Date added: 10/19/2009
Date modified: 02/10/2010
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This paper was originally published in the African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 3 (4), pp. 305-314, April, 2008.  It is available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/AJAR

Variety Release and Testing Approaches in DTMA Project Countries - 2009 Variety Release and Testing Approaches in DTMA Project Countries - 2009

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Date added: 10/16/2009
Date modified: 01/28/2010
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The purpose of this study was to identify constraints hampering the release of elite maize germplasm to smallholder farmers and recommend the way forward. The report is a result of a  survey that was conducted on the varietal testing and release systems in 14 selected countries (Angola, Benin, Ethiopia, Malawi, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Community Survey Report, Kenya 2009 Community Survey Report, Kenya 2009

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Date added: 10/16/2009
Date modified: 02/10/2010
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Community surveys were carried out in Machakos and Makueni districts to provide baseline socio-economic information. This report gives information acquired, to facilitate the analysis of the socio-economic and bio-physical environment in which DTMA maize varieties could be adopted and perform efficiently.

DTMA Seed Sector Analysis in Eastern and Southern Africa 2008 DTMA Seed Sector Analysis in Eastern and Southern Africa 2008

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Date added: 10/16/2009
Date modified: 04/23/2010
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This report gives the results of a study done in 2007. The survey results suggest that a several institutional bottlenecks hamper the smooth functioning of the maize seed sector in Africa.

Characterization of maize germplasm grown in eastern and southern Africa - 2007 Regional Trials Characterization of maize germplasm grown in eastern and southern Africa - 2007 Regional Trials

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Date added: 05/20/2009
Date modified: 01/27/2010
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This reports gives the results of the 2007 regional trials coordinated by CIMMYT Zimbabwe.
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