Farmer-Led Seed Production: Community Seed Banks Enter the National Seed Market

Smallholder farmers around the world obtain their seed from various sources, which can vary over time. In some countries, smallholder are gaining ground as local producers and sellers. This study focuses on production marketing operations, achievements, challenges of a particular type such producers—community banks—which new players in market. Pioneer case studies presented countries where grain legumes dryland cereals important crops: India, Nepal, Uganda, Zimbabwe. A mixed methodology was used to collect data, including literature review, focus group discussion, key informant interview, participatory observation. The demonstrate viability community banks businesses but becoming successful is not easy depends managerial, technical, financial, social, policy factors. cases benefitted strong initial support provided by committed experienced organization, part trajectory nurtured development empowerment. Embedding enterprises sector networks crucial creating demand recognition support. Government organizations could learn experiences programs foster actors integrated development.