Improving the identification, handling and storage of “difficult” seeds ...

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Seed regulatory reforms for production, promotion and marketing of competitive or valued local
varieties through formal channel also need attention. For example where local varieties are
competitive with modern cultivars in certain niches and valued traditional crops (e.g. African
Leafy Vegetables).
There is a need for further training on On-farm Seed Management Techniques on the areas of
Production, Processing, Selection and Storage especially among communities living in Arid and
Semi-Arid areas.