8.2 Advantages of Self Seed Production

If we are fully aware of the problems of purchased, HYV and hybrid seeds, we can understand the importance and advantage of self seed production.

High Reliability and Quality

This is ensured because the plants have grown many generations in the local circumstances. Changing the seeds from chemical responding to organic responding is important in ecological agriculture.

High Adaptability

This is ensured because the plants have grown many generations in the local circumstances. Changing the seeds from chemical responding to organic responding is important in ecological agriculture.

Almost No Cost

The farmer collects and preserves the seeds for him/herself. Only minimum cost for materials is sometimes needed. Production costs also decrease as a result.

Availability

The farmer, who will use the seeds, preserves them and can use them as needed.

Genetic Conservation

The best way to conserve local varieties is for farmers to grow and preserve seeds for their own use.