Implementation of Seed Quality System
🌱 The process of establishing a quality seed system began in 2012 with the support of the Malagasy authorities and the European Union.
⚙️ The system became fully functional in 2019, taking approximately five years to implement.
🔬 Initial technical hurdles were significant, particularly concerning which crop associations were permissible, requiring years of experimentation to resolve.

Ongoing Collaboration and Diversification
🤝 All actors involved in establishing the system continue to collaborate, focusing on forming partnerships with foreign structures, NGOs, and research institutes.
🌾 The goal of these collaborations is to diversify the range of available varieties in the South.
🌿 Focus areas for new varieties include traits such as increased resistance to drought and insect/disease attacks, as well as enhanced nutritional richness.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The establishment of a quality seed system is a multi-year process requiring international and institutional support (e.g., EU).
➡️ A critical challenge in agricultural system development is defining and testing permissible crop associations through experimentation.
➡️ Future efforts are concentrated on securing higher-value seeds that offer better resilience (drought/pest) and improved nutritional profiles.

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