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Available now: Access to Seeds Index 2019 – Global Seed Companies
Seed industry can significantly contribute to achieving EAT-Lancet targets
UN: “Plant breeding is successful measure to reduce vulnerabilities of small-scale farmers”
External audit approves ranking and scoring process 2019 Access to Seeds Index
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Growing company presence in Western and Central Africa, but still lagging behind other regions
Seed companies present throughout the region, reaching only 20% of the smallholders
Strong examples of seed producing cooperatives identified in four countries.
Cooperatives partner with research institutes to test, select and introduce new varieties
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A closer look at East-West Seed, topping the 2019 Access to Seeds Index
“Partnerships help us to unlock our potential as a real African seed company”
Sustainable advancements for bitter gourd farming in Sri Lanka
Gourds diversity on display during visit to Chia Tai Seeds
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East-West Seed Tops Access To Seeds Index
East-West Seed stays on top of Access Index for 4th time
Global seed companies (…) reach only 10% of the world’s small farmers
Global seed companies address climate change, nutrition needs