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Forage seed production

Year: 2026

Type: other

Abstract: Why forage seed production?• Low forage adoption is linked to limited quality seed supply.• Many perennial grasses and legumes are naturally low seed producers.• Genetic purity and viability are major constraints.• Technical skills are needed for quality production and management.• Seed systems must be strengthened alongside forage promotion. Forage seed production approaches• Formal: commercial seed production through large seed enterprises.• Formal/private: small-scale forage seed businesses and contract farmers.• Informal:

Source: CGSPace A Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research)

Authors: Getachew, Tesfa, Wondimagegnehu, Zegeye, Alemayehu, Liulseged, Fikre, Kifle, Alene, Temesgen, Mekonnen, Kindu, Gebreyes, Million, Seifu, Haimanot

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Productivity and Crop Improvement

Subfield: Agronomy and Crop Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7215009464

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