Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Lokesh Kumare, Nitin Barker, Jayant Zechariah and Dr. Anupriya Paul

Abstract:
The principal purpose of this research is to identify the prospects & challenges of private sectors in hybrid maize seed production and marketing and suggest practical solutions to improve the efficiency of seed provision in Ethiopia. In this research primary and secondary data collection methods were applied, document reviewed, survey carried on selected seed companies, key informants’ interviews and focus group discussion in major regions had been carried out. The research study revealed that policy environment (investment incentives, tax exemption) seed production and quality control (EGS, knowledge and skill, access to land), market and distribution(price, unhealthy competition with public seed enterprises) and inadequate administration support are the key constraints to the private sector. The findings further revealed that the centralized Pubic seed enterprises cannot meet the supply of quality and quantity hybrid maize seed demanded by farmers thus participation of private sector is crucial. The study recommended the need for improvement in the Development of a clear policy and directives on variety development and release, Expand the quality EGS access, reduce seed production constraints, Improve Seed certification and quality control, explore more effective marketing and distribution models, improve Access to capital, Build knowledge and skill of private seed companies.