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D3 Identification of low-income farmers using information provided by non-governmental or community-based organizations Please give us your opinion on how effective this method was for serving low-income clients/beneficiaries. 1 =not effective, 2 =somewhat effective, 3 =very effective, 4 =extremely effective, n/a = not applicable, x =don’t know D4 Identification of low-income farmers using information from seed stockists who are familiar with their clientele Please give us your opinion on how effective this method was for serving low-income clients/beneficiaries. 1 =not effective, 2 =somewhat effective, 3 =very effective, 4 =extremely effective, n/a = not applicable, x =don’t know SECTION E. What types of interventions do you think are most effective at getting improved maize seed to low-income farmers? E1 Direct distribution of free seed 1 =not effective, 2 =somewhat effective, 3 =very effective, 4 =extremely effective, n/a = not applicable, x =don’t know E2 Direct distribution of subsidized seed 1 =not effective, 2 =somewhat effective, 3 =very effective, 4 =extremely effective, n/a = not applicable, x =don’t know E3 Sale of seed at a discounted price 1 =not effective, 2 =somewhat effective, 3 =very effective, 4 =extremely effective, n/a = not applicable, x =don’t know E4 Sale of seed in small packages (2-5 kg) 1 =not effective, 2 =somewhat effective, 3 =very effective, 4 =extremely effective, n/a = not applicable, x =don’t know 55 1 =yes, 2 =no 1 =yes, 2 =no SECTION F. If you wanted to offer vouchers to low-income farmers in order to encourage the use of improved maize, what type of discounts and quantities would you recommend offering? F1 Discount (your recommended percentage discount on retail price) ____________ % F2 Quantity (your recommended size of the maize seed package that would be sold at a discounted price) ____________ kg
Appendix 4. Project summary Testing market segmentation of seed for agricultural development in Africa Justification Growth and development in Africa depend acutely on our ability to promote rapid productivity increases in the region’s agriculture. These productivity gains depend primarily on the ability of small-scale, resource-poor farmers to purchase modern inputs such as improved seed and fertilizer. Often, it is the high cost of improved seed marketed by private companies that challenges small farmers. However, without a viable and competitive private seed industry, small farmers are unlikely to gain access to improved seed. The challenge for Africa is to develop mechanisms that encourages farmer adoption of new technologies and supports the growth of private investment in seed markets. A combination of development- and market-oriented interventions can potentially achieve this, provided it simultaneously addresses the interests of small farmers and seed companies. Objective The objective of this project is to explore viable market-based mechanisms that would increase small farmers’ access to improved seed and growth of a competitive seed industry. To do so, the project will develop and test a market segmentation strategy for the Kenyan maize seed market that simultaneously lowers the cost of improved seed for low-income farmers and encourages growth of a competitive seed industry. Figure 1. Maize agroecological zones and the poor. Principle The key principle here is to maximize the benefits for low-income farmers of using improved seed while minimizing the costs of distributing improved seed to them, and minimizing the distortions to the competitive market for improved seed. Options The challenge identified here can be approached in several ways, for example, by exploring alternative distribution mechanisms such as: • Direct distribution: Selected farm households in the project area are provided with a set quantity of seed (5-15 kg) at some discounted price. The project distributes the seed directly. • Tiered pricing: All farm households in the project area could be allowed to purchase a set quantity of seed (5- 15 kg) at some discounted price. Private seed stockists sell the seed directly. • Voucher distribution: Selected farm households in the project area are issued vouchers that provide them with the right to purchase a set quantity of seed (5-15 kg) at some discounted price. Private seed stockists would sell seed directly. 56
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