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Table 3 Changes in sources of improved variety seed sown by farmers during the learning phase

From: Improving efficiency of knowledge and technology diffusion using community seed banks and farmer-to-farmer extension: experiences from Malawi

Seed source

Baseline 2010–2011 cropping season (%)

2014–2015 cropping season (%)

Community seed bank

2.4

84.3

Fellow farmersa

0.9

11.5

Local marketsb

20.6

3.2

Own seedc

76.1

1.0

Total

100

100

  1. aThese farmers obtained seed from fellow farmers in their communities as a gift or as payment for services offered
  2. bThese farmers planted seed bought from local grain dealers in their communities and or open markets
  3. cThese farmers planted own-saved seed to produce the next crop. Usually such seed is recycled for many generations
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Agriculture & Food Security

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