What is the history of seed sector development in Nepal?
Nepal’s history of seed sector development starts with the development of Seed Act in 1988. Following this, seed policy, legislation, guidelines and national seed vision are formulated and revised to promote seed sector growth (Table 1 ).
What is the seed system in Nepal?
Presently, the formal seed system of Nepal is dominated by major cereals and modern varieties of rice, maize and wheat in market accessible areas, where formal sector agencies are focusing their seed production, supply and quality regulation.
Why is seed system development important in Nepal?
Implementation of this Vision with an effective, holistic and sustainable seed system development in Nepal therefore can help improve the food security and livelihoods of small farmers and benefit other seed actors and consumers as well, serving as an important element in strategies for agricultural development and poverty reduction.
How a private sector has impacted seed production & supply in Nepal?
This growth is remarkable with the growth of private and community sectors recently, which contributed in increasing seed production, supply and import. The role of private sector (private seed entrepreneurs including community-based seed suppliers) in Nepal is increasing recently in seed production and supply.